JALAPENO EXPRESS # 1
10 DONNER RD, Atlantic Beach FL 32233 · 904-612-8259
Last inspected Oct 15, 2025 · 7 visits since January 2024
JAN 24
JUN 24
OCT 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2023005132 | Nov 1, 2022 | Mar 22, 2023 | $800 |
| 5--2021049152 | Oct 14, 2021 | Nov 12, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed Mobile food truck license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high.
Apr 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came in MFDV and touched single use items without washing hands.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to store single use to go trays. Operator removed to go trays.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Operator unable to provide proof of CFM. Operator only able to provide the training course that was taken, not the exam for CFM.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink. Paper towels replenished at hand wash sink.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator unable to provide any sanitizer for ware washing. Operator had employee run to nearby store and purchase bleach.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored under triple sink. Operator labeled spray bottle of degreaser.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to dispense cheese. Operator removed souffle cup from cheese.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. MFDV license number on food truck no longer legible. Some Numbers peeled off and faded
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed no sanitizer of any kind on truck. Operator was able to provide bleach for sanitation.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 spray bottles containing all purpose cleaning without label. Operator placed labels on spray bottles.
Jun 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink. Employee provided paper towels for hand sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser without label. Employee placed label on spray bottle.
Mar 5, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Required employee training expired for all employees.
Jan 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed wiping cloths and cups, stored in hand sink. Employee removed and store proper.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink. Employee provided paper towels for handwashing station.
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.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Required employee training expired for all employees.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple containers of food stored on the floor of food truck. Employee removed and stored containers in standalone cooler.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed No copy of latest inspection report available.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.