PEPPERS MEXICAN GRILL AND CANTINA Health Score — Destin, FL

14073 EMERALD COAST PKWY, Destin, FL 32541

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 1
Inspected 8/26/2026
Destin avg 93 / 100
B
89 / 100
Good

Minor violations noted. Generally safe, with room to improve.

1 high-risk issue, 4 minor issues

Inspected August 26, 2026 Warning Issued

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 28% of restaurants in Destin. The city average ClearScore is 93 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
1
Moderate
0
Minor
4

Violations Found

  • High Risk Food and food equipment thermometers provided and accurate
  • Minor Plumbing installed and maintained; mop sink; water filters; backflow prevention
  • Minor Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Minor Personnel clothing and habits; hair restraints
  • Minor Employee personal belongings

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — PEPPERS MEXICAN GRILL AND CANTINA's most recent inspection on August 26, 2026 resulted in a warning being issued. Inspectors found 5 violations, including 1 high-risk issues, giving the restaurant a ClearScore of 89/100 (Grade B).

PEPPERS MEXICAN GRILL AND CANTINA's inspection on August 26, 2026 uncovered 1 high-risk violation — 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 5 violations is detailed above.

PEPPERS MEXICAN GRILL AND CANTINA was last inspected on August 26, 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's ClearScore of 89/100 (Grade B) places it in the bottom 72% of Destin restaurants tracked by ClearCraves. See the full inspection breakdown above for details.

After receiving a warning, PEPPERS MEXICAN GRILL AND CANTINA 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 PEPPERS MEXICAN GRILL AND CANTINA's license directly at myfloridalicense.com.

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