Safety Harbor, Pinellas County

THE SCREAMING JALAPENO

100 MAIN ST #109, Safety Harbor, FL 34695

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Jun 4, 2026
City
Safety Harbor
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 4, 2026

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

29-17-4

Detail 24348361

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 24348360

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and shakers containing food removed from the original container not labeled with common name. Discussed the need to label all food once it's removed from its original container.

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

29-17-4

Detail 24131852

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

29-49-6

Detail 23530262

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cookline - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 23530261

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink in the kitchen dripping water. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Time Extended

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 23521783

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler on cook line: pico (44F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); Dairy (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding) Food was not prepared today. Food has been in the reach in cooler for less than 4 hours. Operator added ice to food or relocated all time/temperature control for safety foods to a working cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

41-27-4

Detail 23521786

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Over 500ppm quaternary sanitizer bucket in the bar. Bartender refilled bucket. Second test 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 23521785

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage I'm reach in cooler. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 23521787

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cookline

29-11-4

Detail 23521784

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink in the kitchen dripping water.

Oct 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 23052737

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Aaron, Michelle, Kad, and Mindy have expired food handlers certificate. There is no proof of training for 9 employees who have all been employed for longer than 60 days. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Aaron, Michelle, Kad, and Mindy have expired food handlers certificate. There is no proof of training for 9 employees who have all been employed for longer than 60 days Time Extended

Aug 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 7

01B-02-5

Detail 23046669

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chuck roast (50F - Cold Holding); Pork (47F - Cold Holding); Pork (49F - Cold Holding); filet marinade (53F - Cold Holding); chorizo (54F - Cold Holding); beef (52F - Cold Holding); salsa (50F - Cold Holding) see stop sale Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 23046674

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon arrival, employees were moving food from the reach in cooler to another reach in cooler. Operator stated that the unit was not working properly. No temperatures were taken today per manager and staff. Unit that food was stored in is across from the register, next to the handsink. chuck roast (50F - Cold Holding); Pork (47F - Cold Holding); Pork (49F - Cold Holding); filet marinade (53F - Cold Holding); chorizo (54F - Cold Holding); beef (52F - Cold Holding); salsa (50F - Cold Holding) see stop sale From same unit: Pork (46F - Cold Holding) operator placed on ice for rapid chill. Bottom of flip top cooler: shrimp (44F - Cold Holding) all other food in cooler at proper temperature. Operator placed on ice Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 23046670

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. Provided operator with printed form. Operator hung up on wall. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23046672

Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained. Cutting boards on prep tables

53B-01-5

Detail 23046668

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Aaron, Michelle, Kad, and Mindy have expired food handlers certificate. There is no proof of training for 9 employees who have all been employed for longer than 60 days.

22-20-5

Detail 23046673

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin drop plate behind bar area

36-36-4

Detail 23046671

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Near restroom

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53A-03-7

Detail 22809663

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-19: Only 1 manager certificate posted which expired 12/21/2023. No other manager certification available Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: All food manager certifications expired. Operator states training and exam are scheduled for 5/10/24 Admin Complaint

12B-07-4

Detail 22809662

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 employee beverages on prep table. Employee moved drinks to office. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-19: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Employee beverages on prep table. Beverages moved Time Extended Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22809661

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust and debris. Behind soda machine nozzles at bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-19: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Employee cleaned and sanitized soda machine nozzles Time Extended Corrected On-Site

Feb 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53A-03-7

Detail 22652981

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-19: Only 1 manager certificate posted which expired 12/21/2023. No other manager certification available Time Extended

12B-07-4

Detail 22652982

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 employee beverages on prep table. Employee moved drinks to office. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-19: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22652980

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust and debris. Behind soda machine nozzles at bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-19: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 22652983

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of olive oil. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-19: Time Extended

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 12

03D-01-5

Detail 22648627

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Chicken cooked at 11am1st temp 93F, second temperature 53F cooling. Operator placed in freezer for quick cool. Repeat Violation Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22648630

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shrimp Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22648628

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp (47F - Cold Holding, second temperature 41F cold holding at 2:37pm); tomato (52F - Cooling); shrimp (49F - Cold Holding second temp 42F cold hold 2:37pm); Pico(44F - Cooling second temperature 43F cooling at 2:40pm); pico (47F - Cold Holding, second temperature 47F cooling at 2:40pm); shredded cheese (46F - Cooling, second temperature 45F cooling at 2:41pm) ; lettuce (48F - Cold Holding, second temperature 47F cooling at 2:41pm) these food items were not moved into a alternate cooler until 2:40pm Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22648636

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork (90F - Hot Holding) Operator states pork cooked at 11am. 1st temp at 1:43am, 2nd temp 169F at 2:05pm; Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22648632

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer buckets stored on prep table, bar top. Operator moved sanitizer buckets to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 22648634

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 22648635

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Inspector provided consumer advisory and operator posted. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-11-4

Detail 22648629

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning

14-74-7

Detail 22648631

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Refrigerated prep unit across from 3 compartment sink. Operator removed all TCS foods. Stop sale issued. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22648637

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 employee beverages on prep table. Employee moved drinks to office. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22648638

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust and debris. Behind soda machine nozzles at bar area. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22648633

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of olive oil. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site Warning

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Total: 2

01B-02-5

Detail 22352658

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Philly steak 48f, from 10/9/2023. Item discarded. Missed cooling window.

03D-06-5

Detail 22352659

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Philly steak 48f, from 10/9/2023. Item discarded. Missed cooling window.

Jun 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

42-01-4

Detail 22094327

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

Nov 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 11

22-57-6

Detail 21576476

High Priority - At bar - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Manager called for service this day

27-16-4

Detail 21576478

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in employee restroom nearest kitchen

51-11-4

Detail 21576477

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in employee restroom at bar Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 21576473

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom employee restroom near bar

12B-07-4

Detail 21576483

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in kitchen - employees relocated drinks Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21576475

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items near back kitchen hand wash sink - employee relocated items Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21576482

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of stacked metal containers in kitchen - manager separated pans Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 21576480

Basic - Food ( bottles of water ) stored on floor near ice machine in bar area Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21576474

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled fans in kitchen area

08B-17-4

Detail 21576479

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in double door cooler in front counter area Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 21576481

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near mop sink Corrected On-Site

Apr 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

31A-09-4

Detail 21018251

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket inside hand wash sink in bar area - reviewed with manager that hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times - bucket relocated Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 21018253

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in front counter area - manager labeled Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21018250

Basic - Employee beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in front counter area - manager discarded drinks Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21018252

Basic - Food ( bottles of water and fruit drink ) stored on floor at Bar - manager relocated food Corrected On-Site

14-13-4

Detail 21018249

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Dry rice stored in cardboard box at cook line - manager removed dry rice from box and placed in food grade container Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 21018248

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables( box of peppers ) stored with ready-to-eat food ( cut onions) in double cooler at front counter area . Manager rearranged food Corrected On-Site

Nov 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 20662751

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda dispenser nozzles soiled.

27-16-4

Detail 20662754

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water at Hand wash sink at bar at 79° Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 20662752

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine cleaned after discussion with operator. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 20662750

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 20662749

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in Reach in cooler ,drink removed after discussion with operator . Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 20662753

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.