Peppers Mexicana Cocina and Tequila Bar in St. Johns
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55 Harper Ln, St. Johns, FL 32259Peppers Mexicana Cocina and Tequila Bar in St. Johns has received nine inspections since July 2023, accumulating 82 violations—an average of 9.1 per inspection, well above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Management awareness violations, handwashing violations, employee health reporting failures, and shell stock violations were cited repeatedly across multiple inspections. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on December 16, 2025 documented 24 violations including four high-priority findings related to management awareness, shell stock requirements, contamination control, and handwashing. An administrative complaint was recommended, marking the sixth such recommendation across the inspection history.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Peppers Mexicana Cocina and Tequila Bar in St. Johns: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages
Peppers Mexicana Cocina and Tequila Bar in St. Johns: Full Inspection History — DBPR (10)
— 1 inspection12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections23 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Peppers Mexicana Cocina and Tequila Bar in St. Johns: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Peppers Mexicana Cocina and Tequila Bar in St. Johns last inspected?
- Peppers Mexicana Cocina and Tequila Bar in St. Johns was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Peppers Mexicana Cocina and Tequila Bar in St. Johns?
- The most frequently cited violations at Peppers Mexicana Cocina and Tequila Bar in St. Johns are: Toilet facilities, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Peppers Mexicana Cocina and Tequila Bar in St. Johns had?
- Peppers Mexicana Cocina and Tequila Bar in St. Johns has had 10 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Peppers Mexicana Cocina and Tequila Bar in St. Johns find?
- Peppers Mexicana Cocina and Tequila Bar in St. Johns was most recently inspected on April 27, 2026 with 14 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Peppers Mexicana Cocina and Tequila Bar in St. Johns ever been shut down?
- No, Peppers Mexicana Cocina and Tequila Bar in St. Johns has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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