Pepper's Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar (fernandina) in Fernandina Beach
Last inspected:
530 Centre St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034Pepper's Cocina Mexicana in Fernandina Beach has accumulated 390 violations across 42 inspections since 2017, averaging 9.3 per visit. The facility received one disciplinary action resulting in a $1,760 fine. Recent enforcement shows a pattern of repeated compliance failures: between September 2023 and December 2025, inspectors issued multiple administrative complaints for violations including improper hand washing, utensil sanitation, and shell stock handling, with 11 instances where violations were still unresolved at follow-up inspections.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Pepper's Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar (fernandina) in Fernandina Beach: Comparison to Nassau County Averages
This Facility
9.2
violations / inspection
9.2 violations per inspection
Nassau County Avg
6.43
violations / inspection
6.43 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Nassau County Avg
0.24
closures / facility
0.24 county average
Pepper's Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar (fernandina) in Fernandina Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $1,760.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2015011825 | $1,760.00 | Mar 10, 2015 | Panama City Beach |
Pepper's Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar (fernandina) in Fernandina Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (45)
— 3 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— 3 inspections27 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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— 6 inspections52 violations · 30 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections21 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections35 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections22 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections43 violations · 30 high priority
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 5 inspections35 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Pepper's Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar (fernandina) in Fernandina Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pepper's Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar (fernandina) in Fernandina Beach last inspected?
- Pepper's Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar (fernandina) in Fernandina Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 22, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Pepper's Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar (fernandina) in Fernandina Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pepper's Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar (fernandina) in Fernandina Beach are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Pepper's Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar (fernandina) in Fernandina Beach had?
- Pepper's Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar (fernandina) in Fernandina Beach has had 45 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pepper's Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar (fernandina) in Fernandina Beach find?
- Pepper's Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar (fernandina) in Fernandina Beach was most recently inspected on August 22, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Pepper's Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar (fernandina) in Fernandina Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Pepper's Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar (fernandina) in Fernandina Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Pepper's Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar (fernandina) in Fernandina Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Pepper's Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar (fernandina) in Fernandina Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,760.00 in fines.
- How much has Pepper's Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar (fernandina) in Fernandina Beach been fined?
- Pepper's Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar (fernandina) in Fernandina Beach has been fined a total of $1,760.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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