Pepes Cantina in Debary

Last inspected:

54 S Charles Richard Beall Blvd, Debary, FL 32713
Overview

Pepes Cantina in DeBary has been emergency-closed once, on August 9, 2018, for roach activity. The facility has accumulated 208 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.4 violations per inspection — significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a persistent pattern, with management awareness failures, handwashing violations, and employee health reporting deficiencies cited repeatedly across inspections from 2023 through 2026. Chemical storage violations appeared in multiple 2025 inspections. The most recent inspection on January 29, 2026 documented 4 high-priority violations and was completed with no further action required.

Most recent closure: August 9, 2018 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

28Inspections
208Violations
1Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Pepes Cantina in Debary: Comparison to Volusia County Averages

This Facility 7.4 violations / inspection 7.4 violations per inspection
Volusia County Avg 5.87 violations / inspection 5.87 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Volusia County Avg 0.18 closures / facility 0.18 county average

Pepes Cantina in Debary: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Pepes Cantina in Debary
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 10:55:00

Pepes Cantina in Debary: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)

— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections27 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections27 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections35 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued

Pepes Cantina in Debary: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pepes Cantina in Debary last inspected?
Pepes Cantina in Debary was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Pepes Cantina in Debary last shut down?
Pepes Cantina in Debary was last shut down on August 9, 2018 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Pepes Cantina in Debary?
The most frequently cited violations at Pepes Cantina in Debary are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Pepes Cantina in Debary had?
Pepes Cantina in Debary has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Pepes Cantina in Debary find?
Pepes Cantina in Debary was most recently inspected on January 29, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Pepes Cantina in Debary ever been shut down?
Yes, Pepes Cantina in Debary has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.

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