Peppers Taqueria and Cantina in Fort Walton Beach

Last inspected:

560 Mary Esther Cutoff Nw, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Overview

1. **County average violations per inspection** - You mention Casa Marina at 8.8 vs. county avg of 4.05 in your memory. What is Okaloosa County's average? (Peppers is at 6.5, which sits between these benchmarks.)

2. **Historical fire inspection data** - The summary shows "0 fire safety violations," but I should confirm: are there any fire inspection records at all, or is this absence of records?

3. **Enforcement trajectory clarity** - Recent inspections (2024-2025) show marked improvement (only 1-5 violations, mostly compliant callbacks). Should I frame this as "improving compliance trend" vs. "stable performance"?

Once you confirm the Okaloosa County average and any additional context, I can deliver:

- **BLUF**: Focusing on 9-year track record (6.5 avg), no emergency closures, and recent stable/improving pattern - **OG_TITLE**: Something like "Peppers Taqueria's 9-year inspection record" or "What 28 inspections reveal about Fort Walton Beach's Peppers Taqueria" - **OG_DESC**: Teasing the violation count and clean emergency closure record

What's the Okaloosa County average I should reference?

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

28Inspections
181Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Peppers Taqueria and Cantina in Fort Walton Beach: Comparison to Okaloosa County Averages

This Facility 6.5 violations / inspection 6.5 violations per inspection
Okaloosa County Avg 2.41 violations / inspection 2.41 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Okaloosa County Avg 0.1 closures / facility 0.1 county average

Peppers Taqueria and Cantina in Fort Walton Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)

— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections6 violations · 5 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· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections29 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 7 inspections36 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

Peppers Taqueria and Cantina in Fort Walton Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Peppers Taqueria and Cantina in Fort Walton Beach last inspected?
Peppers Taqueria and Cantina in Fort Walton Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 16, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Peppers Taqueria and Cantina in Fort Walton Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Peppers Taqueria and Cantina in Fort Walton Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Peppers Taqueria and Cantina in Fort Walton Beach had?
Peppers Taqueria and Cantina in Fort Walton Beach has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Peppers Taqueria and Cantina in Fort Walton Beach find?
Peppers Taqueria and Cantina in Fort Walton Beach was most recently inspected on December 16, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Peppers Taqueria and Cantina in Fort Walton Beach ever been shut down?
No, Peppers Taqueria and Cantina in Fort Walton Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V51 (Premises clean) mean?
Violation 51 (Premises clean) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/51.

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