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Licensee
Name: PEPES CANTINA I DRIVE License Number: SEA4508909
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 04/01/2027
Primary Status: Current Secondary Status: Active
Location Address: 794 W MINNEOLA AVE
CLERMONT, FL 34711

Inspection Information
Inspection Type Inspection Date Result High Priority Violations Intermediate Violations Basic Violations
Routine - Food 12/11/2025 Met Inspection Standards
During This Visit
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below. The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code. High Priority violations are those which could contribute directly to a foodborne illness or injury and include items such as cooking, reheating, cooling and hand-washing. Intermediate violations are those which, if not addressed, could lead to risk factors that contribute to foodborne illness or injury. These violations include personnel training, documentation or record keeping and labeling. Basic violations are those which are considered best practices to implement. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.
Violation    Observation
36-34-5    Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -hot water room **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4    Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -open beverage bottle on bar area, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
51-09-4    Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -license states 150 seats, counted 199, provided seating change evaluation to operator.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5    Basic - Holes in or other damage to wall in downstairs kitchen
23-03-4    Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -lid covers on tortillas across from triple sink
08B-12-5    Basic - Stored food not covered. -multiple items in walk in cooler, reach in freezer, and tortilla shells on cook line
06-01-5    Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -cooked shredded chicken was thawing at room temperature. Educated operator
02D-01-5    Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar and salt containers at bar area **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-7    High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -3 flying insects found in bar area **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6    High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef over flan in walk in cooler, operator moved flan to ready to eat section **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4    Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of spray hoses in dish area -cutting boards on cook line -walk in cooler shelves have residue buildup **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4    Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -downstairs server area blocked by high chairs. Operator moved chairs **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1    Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -Andy, operator had employee read and sign form. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4    Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bottle of pink liquid on cook line
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