When was Pepper's Island Restaurant in Tampa last inspected?

Pepper's Island Restaurant in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 21, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

What are the most common violations at Pepper's Island Restaurant in Tampa?

The most frequently cited violations at Pepper's Island Restaurant in Tampa are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting.

How many health inspections has Pepper's Island Restaurant in Tampa had?

Pepper's Island Restaurant in Tampa has had 6 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.

What did the most recent inspection of Pepper's Island Restaurant in Tampa find?

Pepper's Island Restaurant in Tampa was most recently inspected on November 21, 2025 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

Has Pepper's Island Restaurant in Tampa ever been shut down?

No, Pepper's Island Restaurant in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.

What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?

Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.

What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?

Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.

Pepper's Island Restaurant in Tampa

Last inspected: November 21, 2025

1701 E 4 Ave, Tampa, FL 33605

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service
Owner: Pepper 's Island Restaurant
DBPR License: SEA3919133

Overview

Pepper's Island Restaurant in Tampa has been inspected 6 times since August 2023, accruing 25 violations with no emergency closures. Employee health policy violations were cited in 3 consecutive inspections between March and August 2024, including failures in health reporting and hand-washing compliance. Consumer advisory violations appeared in 5 of the 6 inspections on record. The most recent inspection on November 21, 2025 documented 4 basic violations and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

6Inspections

25Violations

0Closures

Last inspected DBPR: November 21, 2025

Pepper's Island Restaurant in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 4.2 violations / inspection 4.2 violations per inspection

Hillsborough County Avg 5.74 violations / inspection 5.74 county average

This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures

Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Pepper's Island Restaurant in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (6)

2025 — 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority

Nov 21, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 30, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

2024 — 3 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority

Aug 8, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

May 22, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Mar 27, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

2023 — 1 inspection0 violations

Aug 3, 2023 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Pepper's Island Restaurant in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pepper's Island Restaurant in Tampa last inspected?: Pepper's Island Restaurant in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 21, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Pepper's Island Restaurant in Tampa?: The most frequently cited violations at Pepper's Island Restaurant in Tampa are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has Pepper's Island Restaurant in Tampa had?: Pepper's Island Restaurant in Tampa has had 6 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Pepper's Island Restaurant in Tampa find?: Pepper's Island Restaurant in Tampa was most recently inspected on November 21, 2025 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Pepper's Island Restaurant in Tampa ever been shut down?: No, Pepper's Island Restaurant in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?: Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?: Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?: Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.