JALAPENO'S
2451 US HIGHWAY 27 SOUTH, Avon Park FL 33825 · 813-448-4324
Last inspected May 28, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 walk-in cooler, Operator rearranged cooler
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2018025397 | Apr 12, 2018 | May 29, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand washing sink in kitchen, owner replaced.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle in bin of flour in dry storage, owner moved.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler by the cook line the door on the left side does not shut properly.
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops in standing water on reach in freezer in the kitchen where the ice cream and other items are kept.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler rusted.
Nov 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed manual can opener with debris on it.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. A bowl with no handle was in a bag of salt, owner moved.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelve in walk in freezer and cardboard on the floor.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Reach in cooler next to the cook line the door on the left side is not working properly.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer are not smooth, there are cracks.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in freezer, owner put one in.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sigh at the hand wash sink in the bar area, printed copy for owner.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn foil on bottom shelve on the cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the reach in cooler in the bar area, operator stated a work order has been placed.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler shelves are rusted and pittied.
May 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cut and washed peppers in the walk in cooler. Owner removed the beef.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb next to the cook line.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer cracked and broken.
Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Light shields missing in the dry storage areas next to the cook line and back kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves under the the preparation tables on the cook line soiled.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit door next to the walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line soiled.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Shelves under preparation table next to the cook line. Owner removed the foil.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guard covers in the walk in cooler soiled.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw chicken and beef stored over cans of soda in the walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of chemicals stored above bags of sugar in the dry storage area. Operator moved the bottle.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for their bare hand sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their cook line cutting boards heavily grooved.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed their dumpster rusted out along the bottom.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash build up around the dumpster.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the exit door leading out of the walk in cooler area not self closing.
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 batteries and toy guns stored over alcohol in the back storage area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed their walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed at 0 ppm. Line had been pulled out operator corrected and chlorine reads 109ppm after correction.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Stored on floor at bar.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed utensils and ice scoop at bar stored in dirty container.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed dipper in crockpot from night before not turned on not cleaned. Scoop in dirty 80F water after opening Restaurant.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.Observed cleaned pans with labels not fully removed pieces of label and glue still on containers.
Oct 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw chicken over canned beer in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged cooler
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken in ziploc bags stored over unwashed avocados and potatoes and canned beer in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged cooler.
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 walk-in cooler, Operator rearranged cooler
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters stored uncovered on top of coffee machine at waitstaff area. Operator rearranged cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sealed bag of chicken thawed in standing cold water no longer at 41F or below. Operator states that the chicken was in sink for 1.5 hours and replaced in freezer to quickly recook to 41af before preparing for cooking.
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.