PEPES HACIENDA & RESTAURANT Health Score — Jacksonville, FL

9239 MERRILL RD UNIT 1, Jacksonville, FL 32225

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 5
Inspected 8/24/2026
Jacksonville avg 86 / 100
D
47 / 100
Concerning

This score is in the bottom tier. Most Jacksonville restaurants score 86 or above.

5 high-risk issues, 4 moderate issues, 6 minor issues found

Inspected August 24, 2026 Warning Issued

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 2% of restaurants in Jacksonville. The city average ClearScore is 86 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
5
Moderate
4
Minor
6

Violations Found

  • High Risk Approved source ×2
  • High Risk Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS)
  • High Risk Food and food equipment thermometers provided and accurate
  • High Risk Food protection, cross-contamination
  • Moderate Food protection, cross-contamination
  • Moderate In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Moderate Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
  • Moderate Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
  • Minor Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Minor Plumbing installed and maintained; mop sink; water filters; backflow prevention
  • Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign ×2
  • Minor Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  • Minor Food management certification valid / Employee training verification

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — PEPES HACIENDA & RESTAURANT's most recent inspection on August 24, 2026 resulted in a warning being issued. Inspectors found 15 violations, including 5 high-risk issues, giving the restaurant a ClearScore of 47/100 (Grade D).

PEPES HACIENDA & RESTAURANT's inspection on August 24, 2026 uncovered 5 high-risk violations — the most serious category under Florida DBPR standards. High-risk violations involve issues that directly threaten food safety, such as temperature control, contamination, or sourcing problems. The full list of 15 violations is detailed above.

PEPES HACIENDA & RESTAURANT was last inspected on August 24, 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.

PEPES HACIENDA & RESTAURANT's ClearScore of 47/100 (Grade D) places it in the bottom 98% of Jacksonville restaurants tracked by ClearCraves. The city average is notably higher. We strongly recommend reviewing the full violation list and checking the DBPR's current records before visiting.

After receiving a warning, PEPES HACIENDA & RESTAURANT is required to address the violations found. The DBPR may schedule a follow-up inspection to verify corrections. You can check the current status of PEPES HACIENDA & RESTAURANT's license directly at myfloridalicense.com.

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