PEPPER'S COCINA MEXICANA (FERNANDINA)

dba TERUGAVI, INC

About this restaurant

Pepper's Cocina Mexicana is a seated restaurant located at 530 Centre Street in Fernandina Beach, Florida, with a capacity of 212 seats. The establishment is licensed under the operator TERUGAVI, INC.

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F

Food Safety Grade

Poor

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
530 CENTRE ST
FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034
Phone
9042772011
DBPR District
District 5 — Jacksonville (licenses expire June)
County (Region Code)
Dixie (code 15)
Seating
212 seats

License

License Number
SEA5501072
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Jun 1, 2026
Last Inspection
Apr 7, 2026
Date Result Expand
Apr 7, 2026
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V06
Handwashing facilities
Inadequate handwashing facilities
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V21
Time as control
Time as a public health control not properly used
H · V24
Toxic substance control
Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used
H · V25
Allergen awareness
No allergen awareness demonstrated
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V40
Wiping cloths usage
Improper use of wiping cloths
I · V41
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
Class: Food Visit ID: 13591033 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Dec 9, 2025
Callback
Call Back - Complied

No violation details recorded for this inspection.

Class: Food Visit ID: 13590847 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Dec 8, 2025
Administrative complaint recommended

Violations Found

H · V01 ×3
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V03 ×2
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V06
Handwashing facilities
Inadequate handwashing facilities
H · V08 ×2
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V10
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V21
Time as control
Time as a public health control not properly used
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V24
Toxic substance control
Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used
H · V25
Allergen awareness
No allergen awareness demonstrated
I · V29
Proper sewage disposal
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
I · V31 ×2
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V40
Wiping cloths usage
Improper use of wiping cloths
I · V41
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
B · V51
Premises clean
Premises not clean or in disrepair
B · V52
Personal cleanliness
Employee personal cleanliness inadequate
Class: Food Visit ID: 10945012 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food