How many health inspections has PEPITOS RESTAURANT had?

PEPITOS RESTAURANT has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has PEPITOS RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

No, PEPITOS RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at PEPITOS RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at PEPITOS RESTAURANT are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?

PATHOGEN SURVIVAL: Undercooking is a leading cause of foodborne illness. Salmonella in poultry survives below 165°F — causes 1.35 million US infections annually. E. coli O157:H7 in ground beef survives below 155°F — causes bloody diarrhea and kidney failure. Trichinella in pork survives below 145°F. Proper cooking is the critical kill step that destroys these pathogens. Cook to minimum internal temperatures: Poultry/stuffing/reheated foods: 165°F for 15 seconds. Ground meats: 155°F for 15 seconds. Pork/beef/fish/eggs (immediate service): 145°F for 15 seconds. Whole roasts: 145°F for 4 minutes. Verify with calibrated probe thermometer in thickest part. Microwave cooking: 165°F, rotate, stand 2 minutes.

PEPITOS RESTAURANT

67 EGLIN PKWY NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Okaloosa County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: PEPITOS FWB LLC · License: SEA5603520

PEPITOS RESTAURANT in Fort Walton Beach, FL has 20 inspections on record with 156 total violations (7.8 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

20Inspections

156Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 25, 2025

Inspection History (20)

Feb 25, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Sep 5, 2024 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 13, 2023 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 7, 2023 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 11, 2022 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 10, 2022 — Complaint Full· 23 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

May 23, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

May 23, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 16, 2021 — Routine - Food· 19 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 15, 2021 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Sep 30, 2020 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 2, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

Sep 13, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 13, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

May 29, 2019 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 30, 2018 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 3, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 2, 2018 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Jun 26, 2018 — Routine - Food· 25 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 25, 2016 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

PEPITOS RESTAURANT has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Okaloosa County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.8 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 1.85.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has PEPITOS RESTAURANT had?: PEPITOS RESTAURANT has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has PEPITOS RESTAURANT ever been shut down?: No, PEPITOS RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at PEPITOS RESTAURANT?: The most frequently cited violations at PEPITOS RESTAURANT are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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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