JALAPENO'S

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed majority of the containers in establishment are non-food grade plastic, containing cut tomatoes, cut leafy greens, sugar, and beans. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-23: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near 2 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-23: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items without date marking that were held over 24 hours - cooked pork, cooked beef, cooked chicken, cooked beans. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at soda dispenser or tanks in dry storage. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent and ceiling near kitchen entrance heavily soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-23: Time Extended

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicated cream stored in refrigerator door with restaurant food. Operator removed item. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed 3 bags of cooked rice cooked rice (46F - Cooling). Operator stated the rice had been held overnight, the operator discarded rice. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed 3 bags of cooked rice cooked rice (46F - Cooling). Operator stated the rice had been held overnight, the operator discarded rice. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash cutting board in 2 compartment sink no sanitize step. Educated employee on proper steps and sanitizing using 3 compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in beverage cooler near kitchen door. Observed raw chicken over raw fish in reach in refrigerator.

High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Observed green pellets not contained in a covered tamper-resistant bait station, behind stove, refrigerator and kitchen equipments. The operator states it is was placed by professional pest control.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black/green mold like substance in ice machine in storage area.

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed men and women's bathroom each have no self closing doors.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl with no handle used as a scoop for sazon seasoning.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed c02 tanks not secured.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple holes in ceiling in storage room area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent near kitchen door and surrounding wall soiled mold-like substance. Observed vent above 3 compartment sink soiled with mold-like substance.

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding by 3 compartment sink with exposed wood.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted expired December 2024.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed open employee candy in refrigerator above open restaurant food item. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple cracks in floor tiles through kitchen and food preparation areas.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic water bottles stored on storage room floor.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in storage area bathroom wall near toilet.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service containers stored on storage room floor.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers in center of kitchen with no protection.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler unit under service window.

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed paint/coating peeling from citrus squeezer.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed tongs knives hole in ceiling in room with ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed tongs knives ceiling as soiled on and around light fixtures in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed damaged cove molding on wall directly across from fryers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: Time Extended

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as a scoop in broth container in 2 door stainless steel reach in cooler on cook line.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 unsecured tanks in room with ice machine.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling and water damage to ceiling in room with ice machines.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee bottle of water stored next to spices and above clean dishes in kitchen.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license as expired as on 12-01-2023. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 unsecured tanks in room with ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage to ceiling in room with ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in 3 of 4 coolers in room with ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Observed fan near ice machine as not having screening protecting the entry of pests. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 4 cases of single service utensils, cups and lids on floor of back storage room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed containers used as scoops in diced tomatoes, diced onions and broth in 2 door stainless steel reach in cooler on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Observed container used as scoop on salsa in prep area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 tanks as unsecured in room with ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling as damaged in back prep room, with exposed insulation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Observed damage to ceiling in room with ice machine. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged floor tiles on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed to operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 6 employees working and only 3 employee food handler training certificates. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as scoop in bulk broth container in stainless steel reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Observed containers used as scoops in diced tomatoes, diced onions and broth in 2 door stainless steel reach in cooler on cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling with exposed insulation in back storage room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged floor tiles near fryers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Time Extended

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags in direct contact with rice in prep room reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup used as scoop in salsa and broth in reach in cooler in kitchen.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage to ceiling in room with ice machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on fryer handle. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed drill with mixing attachment stored on shelf above food in storage room with ice machine. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood bags in direct contact with raw meat in 2 door stainless steel reach in cooler in prep room with 2 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired as of 12-01-2021.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed produce in 2 door stainless steel reach in cooler in prep room with 2 compartment sink.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine as soiled.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage to ceiling in room with ice machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on sheOf near spices in kitchen above clean utensils.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near air conditioning unit and hand wash sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on handle of fryer. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets and exterior of 2 door stainless steel reach in cooler in prep room with 2 compartment sink.

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed hose stored with clean dishes and produce in shelving unit.

Basic - Wood and cinder block food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed surfaces used to elevate warmer and microwave in kitchen. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Three Compartment Sink sanitizer concentration at 0ppm chlorine while employee is washing dishes. Educated operator on proper dish washing procedures and operator began to set up proper sanitizer dip. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handle large taco shell with bare hands.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed rice stored in nonfood grade bags in roll top reach in cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked chicken in stand up 2 door reach in cooler in kitchen.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans at 47°F after being left overnight in two door stand up reach in cooler in prep room with Two Compartment Sink.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans at 47°F after being left overnight in two door stand up reach in cooler in prep room with Two Compartment Sink.

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in Three Compartment Sink in kitchen.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed soiled interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage to ceiling near ice machine, also observed damaged ceiling in prep room with Two Compartment Sink and standing two door stainless-steel reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cinder block food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed cinder blocks used to elevate warmer in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed multiple holes in walls. One in kitchen by hand wash sink, one in prep room with Two Compartment Sink near fan. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on handle of fryer in kitchen. Repeat Violation