Pepper's Mexican Grill and Cantina in Tallahassee
1140 Capital Circle Se Unit 15, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Pepper's Mexican Grill and Cantina in Tallahassee has accumulated 145 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.2 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but faced a warning in June 2023 with 22 violations, including 8 high-priority items, followed by successful compliance callbacks. Hand washing and consumer advisory violations are the most frequently cited issues. A fire safety violation in 2023 involved a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone on the exterior patio.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: February 5, 2026
Pepper's Mexican Grill and Cantina in Tallahassee: Comparison to Leon County Averages
Pepper's Mexican Grill and Cantina in Tallahassee: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2019028473 | $160.00 | Mar 12, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Pepper's Mexican Grill and Cantina in Tallahassee: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Pepper's Mexican Grill and Cantina in Tallahassee: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 3 inspections6 violations · 5 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· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 5 inspections32 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— 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
— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Pepper's Mexican Grill and Cantina in Tallahassee: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pepper's Mexican Grill and Cantina in Tallahassee last inspected?
- Pepper's Mexican Grill and Cantina in Tallahassee was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 5, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Pepper's Mexican Grill and Cantina in Tallahassee?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pepper's Mexican Grill and Cantina in Tallahassee are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Pepper's Mexican Grill and Cantina in Tallahassee had?
- Pepper's Mexican Grill and Cantina in Tallahassee has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection, matching the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pepper's Mexican Grill and Cantina in Tallahassee find?
- Pepper's Mexican Grill and Cantina in Tallahassee was most recently inspected on February 5, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Pepper's Mexican Grill and Cantina in Tallahassee ever been shut down?
- No, Pepper's Mexican Grill and Cantina in Tallahassee has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Pepper's Mexican Grill and Cantina in Tallahassee had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Pepper's Mexican Grill and Cantina in Tallahassee has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Pepper's Mexican Grill and Cantina in Tallahassee faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Pepper's Mexican Grill and Cantina in Tallahassee has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has Pepper's Mexican Grill and Cantina in Tallahassee been fined?
- Pepper's Mexican Grill and Cantina in Tallahassee has been fined a total of $160.00 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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