Carrollwood, Hillsborough County

THE CRACKED PEPPER CAFE

2901 BUSCH BLVD STE 1020, Carrollwood, FL 33603

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
May 4, 2026
City
Carrollwood
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

May 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-10-4

Detail 24554009

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face with gloved hand then handle food on cooks line at time of inspection

31A-11-4

Detail 24554008

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen knives in hand wash sink in dish room at time of inspectionnn

31B-02-4

Detail 24554014

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in dish room.

31B-03-4

Detail 24554013

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in dish room at time of inspection.

08B-49-4

Detail 24554012

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored in reach in cooler with food for customers at time of inspection

24-08-4

Detail 24554010

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked clear plastic food containers stored on shelf in back room at time of inspection

42-01-4

Detail 24554011

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket not set to dry at time of inspection.

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 17

12A-07-5

Detail 23963152

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled soiled food equipment then talked to another employee while touching wall then went and grabbed container of butter in reach in cooler without changing gloves. Discussed with operator about properly handwashing techniques and gloves changing procedures.

22-43-4

Detail 23963145

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer tested at 150ppm, per sanitizer specifications (200ppm needed). manager added more tablets, retested between 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23963158

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced American cheese (49F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) located in sandwich prep reach in cooler. Recommended to place on ice or moved to separate cooler. Sliced cheese soiled during inspection.

03F-02-5

Detail 23963146

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control can be determined. No time mark on eggs and pancake mix.

22-02-4

Detail 23963153

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Panini press soiled with food debris. Can operator soiled with food debris. Ice chute interior soiled.

31A-11-4

Detail 23963148

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen knifes in Hand washing sink near 3 compartment in back of kitchen, Kitchen manager moved. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23963150

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment uses Quat, provided a few strips to operator for temporary use.

03F-10-5

Detail 23963161

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Manager printed new copy and filled out form. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23963149

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling has accumulation of dust above ware washing and food prep area inside of kitchen.

12B-07-4

Detail 23963154

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on table with to containers and sandwich wrap near sandwich reach in cooler. Employee drink on prep table that containers spices. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

12B-12-5

Detail 23963160

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Food employee drinking coffee with open lid in food prep area.

40-06-5

Detail 23963159

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on shelf with dry goods items in back. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23963156

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 3 employees with long hair, no hats or hair restraint. Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

33-11-4

Detail 23963155

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster

23-03-4

Detail 23963157

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of drink machine soiled, exterior of ice chute soiled. Hood filters soiled.

33-16-4

Detail 23963151

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster

25-06-4

Detail 23963147

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected operator placed back in original container. Corrected On-Site

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-17-6

Detail 23560808

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in reach-in-freezer Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 23560815

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning products stored on top of drink machine Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 23560814

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.

31A-09-4

Detail 23560817

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils stored in hand sink near 3 compartment sink

16-37-1

Detail 23560811

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

36-34-5

Detail 23560810

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Middle kitchen area

50-09-4

Detail 23560807

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-09-4

Detail 23560816

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23560809

Basic - Employee beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 23560813

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23560812

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

14-09-4

Detail 23085137

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

12B-07-4

Detail 23085133

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

12B-02-4

Detail 23085136

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed operators food plate in kitchen near white seasoning containers on shelf.

13-03-4

Detail 23085135

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

21-12-4

Detail 23085134

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 15

50-17-3

Detail 22659821

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

03F-02-5

Detail 22659823

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Raw shelled eggs at 50 F on counter front kitchen area. Emailing Owner/Manager a new time as a public health control form Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 22659818

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle with toxic chemicals stored on top of prep table in back kitchen area

03F-10-5

Detail 22659819

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailing Owner/Manager a new time as a public health control form Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 22659822

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

14-09-4

Detail 22659827

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

12B-12-5

Detail 22659829

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Stored on prep table Repeat Violation

08B-49-4

Detail 22659826

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. 2 bags of cut leafy greens stored in prep area operator states is for his pet turtle at home. Cut leafy greens at room temperature 74 F. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22659828

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees purse hanging on food storage rack in back kitchen area Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 22659830

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

24-08-4

Detail 22659820

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers in back kitchen area

36-73-4

Detail 22659824

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Middle kitchen area near 3 compartment sink

36-24-5

Detail 22659825

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Near prep sink. Hole in wall near 3 compartment sink

42-01-4

Detail 22659832

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

21-12-4

Detail 22659831

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Sep 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 22262053

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shelled eggs ambient 62 F Cooked potatoes 52 F. Room temperature on front kitchen area. Emailing operator time as a public health control form Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 22262052

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Time Extended

40-06-5

Detail 22262051

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees apron and back pack on top of dry storage foods. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 22262050

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers in baking area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Time Extended

Jul 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 22100819

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shelled eggs ambient 62 F Cooked potatoes 52 F. Room temperature on front kitchen area. Emailing operator time as a public health control form Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22100821

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed drink ice in hand sink near 3 compartment sink Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22100822

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22100823

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. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22100818

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22100820

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Front kitchen area Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22100815

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees apron and back pack on top of dry storage foods. Warning

21-44-1

Detail 22100816

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sani bucket stored on top counter near single serving items. Front kitchen area Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22100817

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers in baking area. Repeat Violation Warning

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

53B-13-5

Detail 21736524

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

14-09-4

Detail 21736525

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 21736527

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

21-12-4

Detail 21736526

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21736523

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

Jul 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 21193866

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over boiled eggs in front kitchen reach-in-cooler Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21193863

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Individual package butter in front kitchen dining area at 73 F. Manager voluntarily discarded 6 small packages.

41-10-4

Detail 21193858

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 2 bottles of toxic chemicals stored on shelf with clean food containers Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 21193864

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary

53B-02-5

Detail 21193865

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Proof of state approved employee training program books. National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation - ServSafe

02C-02-5

Detail 21193861

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food in back kitchen reach-in-cooler

14-09-4

Detail 21193859

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

13-04-4

Detail 21193860

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator prepping food

13-03-4

Detail 21193867

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator prepping food

21-12-4

Detail 21193862

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep table in front kitchen

Jan 25, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.