PEPES CANTINA I DRIVE

Name: PEPES CANTINA I DRIVE
Address: 794 W MINNEOLA AVE, CLERMONT, FL, 34711, US
Rating: 49.7

794 W MINNEOLA AVE, CLERMONT, FL 34711

License #4508909

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49.7 Grade F / 100

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PEPES CANTINA I DRIVE in CLERMONT currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 49.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 14, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 45 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 31 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on May 14, 2026 shows 3 observation rows: no critical rows, 1 major, and 2 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has added a hand sink and soda station in downstairs area Storage area downstairs also not on plans
[14-11-5] Glass racks are on order
[14-09-4] New ones are on order

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries over flan
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch cooking
[35B-01-4] gap at the wall that opens to the outside in dry storage
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Ambient cooling beans covered and stacked while cooling. Operator uncovered and placed in smaller pans.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out containers, operator inverted
[21-44-1] Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Ext to salt
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has added a hand sink and soda station in downstairs area Storage area downstairs also not on plans
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area,coated over bag in box soft drink tower
[22-43-4] Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils near tortillas
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times near mop area
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical stored near food in kitchen

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[11-26-1] 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.
[22-02-4] 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
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -downstairs server area blocked by high chairs. Operator moved chairs
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found -3 flying insects found in bar area
[08A-05-6] 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
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar and salt containers at bar area
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bottle of pink liquid on cook line
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -lid covers on tortillas across from triple sink
[51-09-4] 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.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -hot water room
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -cooked shredded chicken was thawing at room temperature. Educated operator
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -open beverage bottle on bar area, operator removed

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