Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Niceville
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510 John Sims Pkwy W Unit D, Niceville, FL 32578Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Niceville operates as a 190-seat permanent food service establishment with a documented pattern of high-priority employee health and handwashing violations. Across 25 inspections since January 2022, the facility accumulated 60 total violations, averaging 2.4 per inspection—below the statewide average of 5.2—but the composition of violations is significant: employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 6 of the last 8 inspections, and handwashing violations were cited repeatedly across the same period. The facility received a Warning Issued disposition following a complaint inspection on October 7, 2025, when 9 violations were documented including two high-priority handwashing citations and two employee health reporting violations. A subsequent complaint inspection on October 8, 2025, found no violations and resulted in Call Back - Complied. The facility has been subject to one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines. No emergency closures are on record. The most recent inspection on March 27, 2026, found no violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Niceville: Comparison to Okaloosa County Averages
Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Niceville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2021057811 | $200.00 | Dec 10, 2021 | Miami (Doral) |
Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Niceville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 6 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 5 inspections16 violations · 11 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
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 6 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Niceville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Niceville last inspected?
- Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Niceville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Niceville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Niceville are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Management awareness.
- How many health inspections has Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Niceville had?
- Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Niceville has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Niceville find?
- Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Niceville was most recently inspected on March 27, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Niceville ever been shut down?
- No, Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Niceville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Niceville faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Niceville has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Niceville been fined?
- Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Niceville has been fined a total of $200.00 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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