Senor Pepper's Tacos and Mariscos

205 N Center St, Pierson, FL 32180 · Permanent Food Service · License 7407747

Official report

out of 100

Grade D

Safety score 68 of 100

Latest visit: Aug 17, 2026

What drove the grade

Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.High priority · 15 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 6 routine inspection
3 high priority (1 fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 11 basic (5 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-32
Safety score68

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Aug62026

Routine inspection

16 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitAug 17, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
8 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 2 High priority
- 6 Basic
What was still cited
High priority2
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
  More time given
  Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
  More time given
Basic6
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board in front of steam table has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  More time given
  Exhaust system operated with filters removed.
  More time given
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dust.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
  More time given
  Ceiling shows water damage in back kitchen area in room with coolers.
  More time given
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitAug 6, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
16 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 11 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
  -rice,beans and peppers stored in nonfood-grade containers.
  Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
  -grocery bags in direct contact with beef and fish in freezers.
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink in bar area has drain line removed and is not usable.
  Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  -cups and knife in handwashing sink.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic11
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  -container of salt not labeled.
  Repeat violation
- Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  -reach in cooler across from flat grill.
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  -container of salt uncovered on dry storage rack.
  Repeat violation
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  Repeat violation
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board in front of steam table has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  Exhaust system operated with filters removed.
  No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dust.
  -wire shelving at cook line soiled.
  Repeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
  -hole in wall by ice machine.
  Ceiling shows water damage in back kitchen area in room with coolers.
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  -grease under fryers.
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

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.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Ambient temperature: The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.