Peppers Taqueria and Cantina in Fort Walton Beach
Last inspected:
560 Mary Esther Cutoff Nw, Fort Walton Beach, FL 325481. **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.
Peppers Taqueria and Cantina in Fort Walton Beach: Comparison to Okaloosa County Averages
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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections29 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
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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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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