JALAPENO'S
2249 CLEVELAND AVENUE, Fort Myers FL 33901 · 239.337.3319
Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 13 visits since October 2023
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
APR 26
JUN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches in traps in dry storage area.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026028103 | Apr 22, 2026 | May 19, 2026 | $800 |
| 7--2024024841 | Mar 20, 2024 | May 21, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Jun 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored over boxes of tomatoes in reach in cooler in prep area.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open container of sour cream not date marked.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items not date marked, cooked beef and beans.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at soda dispenser or tanks in dry storage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent and ceiling near kitchen entrance heavily soiled.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath exit door near ice machine.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Open dumpster lid.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen.
Jun 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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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.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored over boxes of tomatoes in reach in cooler in prep area.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open container of sour cream not date marked.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items not date marked, cooked beef and beans.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 1 dead roach in trap in storage area.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at soda dispenser or tanks in dry storage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent and ceiling near kitchen entrance heavily soiled.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach near kitchen entrance. Observed 2 dead roaches behind reach in freezers near ice machine. Observed 4 dead roaches in employee bathroom near dry storage. Observed 2 dead roaches in storage area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath exit door near ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of oil stored at end of cook line and in dry storage. Observed containers of lard stored on floor of kitchen.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed copy to the operator during inspection.
Open dumpster lid.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen.
Apr 23, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near 2 compartment sink.
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at soda dispenser or tanks in dry storage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent and ceiling near kitchen entrance heavily soiled.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Open dumpster lid.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen.
Apr 22, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 17 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
6 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 #10 cans of evaporated milk in storage area dented at the seam. The operator segregated the item from food to be served to the public.
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.
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 reach in cooler near soda dispenser. The operator relocated the chicken.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches in traps in dry storage area.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed raw fish in reduced oxygen packaging that was not removed from the package before thawing under refrigeration. The operator discarded the items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (64F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler near soda dispenser, the operator placed on ice.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in mop sink in kitchen, educated on proper handwash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near 2 compartment sink.
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at soda dispenser or tanks in dry storage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent and ceiling near kitchen entrance heavily soiled.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches in a trap under soda dispenser in kitchen. Observed 14 dead roaches in traps in dry storage area.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of oil stored at end of cook line and in dry storage.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service to go containers in the kitchen not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen.
Sep 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority0 Intermediate16 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicated cream stored in refrigerator door with restaurant food. Operator removed item.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl with no handle used as a scoop for sazon seasoning.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed c02 tanks not secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple holes in ceiling in storage room area.
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.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding by 3 compartment sink with exposed wood.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted expired December 2024.
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.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple cracks in floor tiles through kitchen and food preparation areas.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic water bottles stored on storage room floor.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in storage area bathroom wall near toilet.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service containers stored on storage room floor.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers in center of kitchen with no protection.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler unit under service window.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed paint/coating peeling from citrus squeezer.
Apr 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed tongs knives hole in ceiling in room with ice machine.
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.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed damaged cove molding on wall directly across from fryers.
Feb 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. All food handler certificates are expired at time of inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed tongs knives hole in ceiling in room with ice machine.
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.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed damaged cove molding on wall directly across from fryers.
Aug 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 unsecured tanks in room with ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling and water damage to ceiling in room with ice machines.
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.
Mar 21, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license as expired as on 12-01-2023.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 unsecured tanks in room with ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage to ceiling in room with ice machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in 3 of 4 coolers in room with ice machine.
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.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 4 cases of single service utensils, cups and lids on floor of back storage room.
Mar 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license as expired as on 12-01-2023.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed rodent chew marks on wall in storage room, far from kitchen around spare lightbulbs and landscaping materials. Observed no chew marks on any food items, even bulk items located in storage room. No food preparation occurs in storage room.
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 2 door stainless steel reach in cooler on cook-line.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 rodent droppings in debris around corner wall in back storage room, far from kitchen around spare lightbulbs and landscaping materials. No food preparation occurs in storage room. Observed no droppings anywhere else in restaurant.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 unsecured tanks in room with ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage to ceiling in room with ice machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in 3 of 4 coolers in room with ice machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on handle of fryer.
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.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 4 cases of single service utensils, cups and lids on floor of back storage room.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed propane tank in back storage room.
Jan 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 tanks as unsecured in room with ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling as damaged in back prep room, with exposed insulation.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged floor tiles on cook line.
Oct 23, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
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.
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 all food handler certificates as expired.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some buildup of mold like substance in ice machine in room with 4 freezers.
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 tanks as unsecured in room with ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling as damaged in back prep room, with exposed insulation.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged floor tiles on cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup around seal of 2 wire chest reach in freezer units next to ice machine.
Oct 23, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling with exposed insulation in back storage room
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged floor tiles near fryers.
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