PEPPERS MEXICAN GRILL AND CANTINA Health Score — Gainesville, FL

3236 SW 35 BLVD, Gainesville, FL 32608

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 1
Inspected 7/29/2026
Gainesville avg 87 / 100
B
75 / 100
Good

1 high-risk issue, 3 moderate issues, 9 minor issues found

Inspected July 29, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 17% of restaurants in Gainesville. The city average ClearScore is 87 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
1
Moderate
3
Minor
9

Violations Found

  • High Risk Approved source
  • Moderate Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory
  • Moderate Food protection, cross-contamination
  • Moderate In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Minor Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking ×2
  • Minor Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Minor Wiping cloths; clean and soiled linens; laundry facilities ×2
  • Minor Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
  • Minor Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils; air drying
  • Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
  • Minor Employee personal belongings

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Frequently Asked Questions

PEPPERS MEXICAN GRILL AND CANTINA received a ClearScore of 75/100 (Grade B) on its inspection on July 29, 2026. 13 violations were found, including 1 high-risk issue. Overall, the kitchen was in reasonable compliance.

The primary violations at PEPPERS MEXICAN GRILL AND CANTINA on July 29, 2026 were intermediate-level issues (3 moderate violations), which relate to equipment maintenance, hygiene practices, and handling procedures. There was also 1 high-risk and 9 minor violations recorded.

PEPPERS MEXICAN GRILL AND CANTINA was last inspected on July 29, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

PEPPERS MEXICAN GRILL AND CANTINA received a Grade B (ClearScore 75/100) on its most recent inspection. There was 1 high-risk violation noted, which are worth reviewing before your visit. We recommend checking the specific violations listed above.

The most recent inspection found 13 violations at PEPPERS MEXICAN GRILL AND CANTINA: 1. Approved source 2. Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory 3. Food protection, cross-contamination. See the full inspection breakdown above for complete details on severity and category.

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