Don Pepe Taqueria Mexican Grill in Kissimmee

Last inspected:

835 Cypress Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34759
Overview

Don Pepe Taqueria Mexican Grill in Kissimmee has accumulated 216 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.4 per visit. The facility has not faced emergency closures or fire safety violations, but shows a pattern of recurring violations in food handling practices. Top cited issues include improper food contact surfaces, unclean multi-use utensils, and unapproved food sources. Recent inspections from 2024 onward consistently document high-priority violations, with April 2024 marking the highest count at 19 violations including six flagged as high priority.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

29Inspections
216Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Don Pepe Taqueria Mexican Grill in Kissimmee: Comparison to Osceola County Averages

This Facility 7.4 violations / inspection 7.4 violations per inspection
Osceola County Avg 5.57 violations / inspection 5.57 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Osceola County Avg 0.1 closures / facility 0.1 county average

Don Pepe Taqueria Mexican Grill in Kissimmee: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)

— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections20 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 9 inspections26 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections34 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

Don Pepe Taqueria Mexican Grill in Kissimmee: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Don Pepe Taqueria Mexican Grill in Kissimmee last inspected?
Don Pepe Taqueria Mexican Grill in Kissimmee was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 9, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Don Pepe Taqueria Mexican Grill in Kissimmee?
The most frequently cited violations at Don Pepe Taqueria Mexican Grill in Kissimmee are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Premises clean.
How many health inspections has Don Pepe Taqueria Mexican Grill in Kissimmee had?
Don Pepe Taqueria Mexican Grill in Kissimmee has had 29 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 Don Pepe Taqueria Mexican Grill in Kissimmee find?
Don Pepe Taqueria Mexican Grill in Kissimmee was most recently inspected on December 9, 2025 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Don Pepe Taqueria Mexican Grill in Kissimmee ever been shut down?
No, Don Pepe Taqueria Mexican Grill in Kissimmee has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
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.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.

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