Peppers Mexican Grill & Cantina in Shalimar
Last inspected:
1176 Eglin Pkwy, Shalimar, FL 32579Peppers Mexican Grill & Cantina in Shalimar has undergone 24 inspections since 2016, documenting 98 total violations—an average of 4.1 per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have included proper hand and arm washing (cited in at least 4 inspections), approved food source issues (appearing in 6 inspections), and food contact surface violations (cited in 5 inspections), indicating recurring gaps in critical food handling practices. The most recent inspection on October 8, 2025 resulted in 9 violations with intermediate and basic findings; the inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Peppers Mexican Grill & Cantina in Shalimar: Comparison to Okaloosa County Averages
Peppers Mexican Grill & Cantina in Shalimar: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections12 violations · 6 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.
— Complaint Partial· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Peppers Mexican Grill & Cantina in Shalimar: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Peppers Mexican Grill & Cantina in Shalimar last inspected?
- Peppers Mexican Grill & Cantina in Shalimar was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 8, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Peppers Mexican Grill & Cantina in Shalimar?
- The most frequently cited violations at Peppers Mexican Grill & Cantina in Shalimar are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Peppers Mexican Grill & Cantina in Shalimar had?
- Peppers Mexican Grill & Cantina in Shalimar has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Peppers Mexican Grill & Cantina in Shalimar find?
- Peppers Mexican Grill & Cantina in Shalimar was most recently inspected on October 8, 2025 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Peppers Mexican Grill & Cantina in Shalimar ever been shut down?
- No, Peppers Mexican Grill & Cantina in Shalimar has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
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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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