Peppers Mexican Grill & Cantina
1176 Eglin Pkwy, Shalimar, FL 32579 · Permanent Food Service · License 5603863
What drove the grade
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin: ice bin under soda dispenser in kitchen is dirty with a mold-like substance.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 11 complaint inspection1 basic-1
- Safety score99
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitSep 11, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
1 violation found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin: ice bin under soda dispenser in kitchen is dirty with a mold-like substance.
Earlier inspections 1
A94Routine inspection2 violations, 1 high priority No follow-up needed
- First visitAug 25, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing: dish machine chlorine sanitizer tested to 0ppm. Manager had employee change the sanitizer and prime the machine. Retested to 100ppm.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Alicia Munoz Vazquez, Assistant General Manager expired on 01/22/2026.
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.