Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Panama City

Last inspected:

2061 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Panama City, FL 32405
Overview

Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Panama City has accumulated 191 violations across 31 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility experienced one emergency closure on August 16, 2017 for roach activity. In July 2024 and July 2025, the facility was cited for multiple high-priority violations including employee health reporting failures, improper chemical storage, water supply deficiencies, and handwashing violations. A disciplinary action resulted in $400 in fines. Fire safety violations were documented in July 2025 for electrical wiring in disrepair and previously in 2022 for a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone. Most recent inspections in July and August 2025 found high-priority water supply violations requiring callback compliance, with the August 4, 2025 inspection completed after corrections were made.

Most recent closure: August 16, 2017 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

33Inspections
211Violations
1Closures
2Fire
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Panama City: Comparison to Bay County Averages

This Facility 6.4 violations / inspection 6.4 violations per inspection
Bay County Avg 3.13 violations / inspection 3.13 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Bay County Avg 0.17 closures / facility 0.17 county average

Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Panama City: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Panama City
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 11:29:00

Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Panama City: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Panama City
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
6--2017040204 $400.00 Aug 16, 2017 Miami (Doral)

Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Panama City: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Complaint Full · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Exit sign by dish pit handing by wires.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. K class extinguisher on cook line in recharge zone.

Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Panama City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)

— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

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

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

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

High Priority Violations

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

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— 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· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 5 inspections28 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection14 violations · 9 high priority

Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Panama City: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Panama City last inspected?
Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Panama City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 9, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Panama City last shut down?
Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Panama City was last shut down on August 16, 2017 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Panama City?
The most frequently cited violations at Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Panama City are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Panama City had?
Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Panama City has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Panama City find?
Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Panama City was most recently inspected on April 9, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Panama City ever been shut down?
Yes, Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Panama City has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
Has Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Panama City had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Panama City has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Panama City faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Panama City has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Panama City been fined?
Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina in Panama City has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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