PORT CHARLOTTE, Charlotte County

3 PEPPER BURRITO CO

24065 PEACHLAND BLVD STE 102, PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33954

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Mar 24, 2026
City
PORT CHARLOTTE
County
Charlotte
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 24, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03B-01-6

Detail 24465368

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked steak at 15:00 (115F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken at 15:00 (120F - Hot Holding); cooked ground beef at 15:00 (119F - Hot Holding) in the steam table at the front counter. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator reheated the above foods. Observed cooked steak at 15:15 (179F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken at 15:15 (165F - Hot Holding); cooked ground beef at 15:15 (212F - Hot Holding). Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24465367

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle used as a scoop for uncooked rice in the kitchen. The operator removed the plastic container from the rice. Corrected On-Site

13-02-4

Detail 24465365

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee engaging in food preparation with hair hanging over shoulders. Repeat Violation

21-44-1

Detail 24465366

Basic - Sanitizer spray bottle stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer spray bottle stored hanging on a shelf with to go containers in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Oct 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

12A-07-5

Detail 23943654

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee going from sweeping floor to cleaning with a sanitized cloth, only putting on gloves. No handwashing. Warning

12A-13-4

Detail 23943649

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee sweeping floor, then go to other duties without washing hands. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23943652

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food stains on make table board, on front counter. Warning

53A-02-7

Detail 23943651

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed MOD without a CFM certificate. And no one else being a CFM. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 23943655

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles soiled on reach in coolers, on front line. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23943653

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Observed MOD throwing away drink. Warning

13-02-4

Detail 23943650

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with a bandanna tied around head like a sweat band, making it ineffective for hair restraint while making food for guest. Observed employee putting on a visor. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23943656

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled on reach in coolers, on front line. Warning

06-08-5

Detail 23943648

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Observed water barely running to thaw product in sink. Observed MOD turning up the flow of water Corrective Action Taken Warning

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 23551237

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener put away with food debris on it. Observed operator removing can opener and putting it into dish. Corrective Action Taken

23-24-4

Detail 23551238

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in cooler, back side of handles with food debris on them. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23551239

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler on frontline with soiled gaskets. Observed operator cleaning gaskets, Corrected On-Site

Jul 17, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 18, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

23-24-4

Detail 22934704

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler doors on front line with food debris on back side of handles. Observed operator cleaning behind handles. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22934705

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of pans on dry rack near three compartment sink.

16-48-4

Detail 22934703

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food on plastic containers used for hot holding foods. Observed operator throwing away containers immediately. Corrected On-Site

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 11

12A-17-4

Detail 22512641

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.observed employee wet hands, rub hands twice with soap and rinse

31A-11-4

Detail 22512634

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink used for a dump sink

53A-05-6

Detail 22512637

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Observed no certified food manager on premise with 4 employees present at time of inspection.

31B-02-4

Detail 22512638

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink on counter. Observed employee replacing towels Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 22512636

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two Co2 tanks by hand sink behind swing door not secured.

36-32-5

Detail 22512640

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile on left hand side as soon as you walk in to kitchen open leaving exposure.

35B-01-4

Detail 22512632

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on bottom of door, at back door

08B-36-4

Detail 22512639

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed no splash guard at hand washing sink on front counter next to press station that could get splashed when washing/drying hands

22-08-4

Detail 22512633

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both microwaves with food buildup on fan guards

31B-04-4

Detail 22512635

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employee must wash hands sign in men's restroom

33-16-4

Detail 22512642

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lids opened.

Jul 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 22142264

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed coca-cola fountain machine with mold like substance underneath behind soda nozzles. Can opener was observed with mold like food substance on it. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22142265

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on ceiling vents at front counter. Repeat Violation

24-27-4

Detail 22142268

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. No splash guard next to quesadilla press at hand washing sink. Repeat Violation

33-09-4

Detail 22142267

Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed multiple garbage bags on pad in dumpster area. It is a shared dumpster. Repeat Violation

16-48-4

Detail 22142266

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed 12-15 cambros with heat damage, food debris , and stained in clean dry storage. Repeat Violation

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 10Total: 16

12A-07-5

Detail 21684079

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee come out of kitchen, touch visor then put on gloves without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21684086

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with form DBPR HR 5030-104 for proper clean up procedures. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21684082

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed commercial can opener blade buildup of food debris.

11-26-1

Detail 21684089

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with Employee Reporting Agreement Form DBPR Form HR 5030-103. Corrective Action Taken

22-31-4

Detail 21684083

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on blades of hand held can opener.

41-17-4

Detail 21684088

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid under cash register and yellow liquid in walk-in cooler.

36-34-5

Detail 21684084

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed buildup of dust on vent above doorway between front counter and Kit area.

24-27-4

Detail 21684091

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed no splash guard at hand washing sink next to quesadilla presses on front counter area.

29-18-4

Detail 21684087

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing in mop sink.

12B-07-4

Detail 21684077

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks and food next to dry storage shelves.

13-07-4

Detail 21684085

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet while preparing food on prep table.

24-08-4

Detail 21684076

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on wire rack above three compartment sink.

14-11-5

Detail 21684081

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed damaged gaskets on reach in cooler by front counter.

33-09-4

Detail 21684078

Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed bags of garbage around dumpster area not placed in dumpster.

14-69-4

Detail 21684090

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed buildup of ice on gaskets of standup reach in freezer in prep area.

16-48-4

Detail 21684080

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food stuck on plastic cambros stacked with clean cambros.

Jul 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 21168044

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris(pork chunks) in hand wash sink. Manager removed and cleaned and sanitized sink. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21168042

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with pink substance not labeled under cash register. Manager labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 21168046

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager immediately secured tank. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21168043

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled light shield above cash register.

02D-01-5

Detail 21168045

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk containers of rice and sugar with no labels.

Dec 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 11

12A-28-4

Detail 20715650

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wipe hands on side of clothes and handle chop onions without washing hands.

41-10-4

Detail 20715652

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket on counter next to food prep at front service area.

22-02-4

Detail 20715647

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple soiled pan on clean pan rack. Observed mold -like substance at soda machine nozzles.

31B-03-4

Detail 20715642

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink in kitchen. Observed employee replace soap Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20715646

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical bottle at chemical rack.

14-05-4

Detail 20715643

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining bottom shelf of prep table.

14-45-4

Detail 20715644

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard covering bottom shelf of dish rack.

12B-07-4

Detail 20715651

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink bottle on shelf with dry storage.

13-07-4

Detail 20715648

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch and wrist band while prepping food.

24-08-4

Detail 20715645

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of clean pans.

10-20-4

Detail 20715649

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on side of fryer.

Jul 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-21-4

Detail 20334617

Basic - Can opener soiled with food debris. Operator removed for cleaning and sanitizing. Corrective Action Taken

40-06-5

Detail 20334616

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table in kitchen area. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20334618

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of rice and spices not labeled. Operator labeled all containers. Corrected On-Site