JALEO AND PEPE BY JOSE ANDRES
1482 BUENA VISTA DR FLOOR 1, Lake Buena Vista FL 32830
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 12 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found Observed two flying insects in the back (Pepe kitchen) Notify supervisor on duty next unannounced inspection Recommend to notify current professional pest control service.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 17, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat mayonnaise, in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked raw chicken 43-46F, chicken w vegetables 43F stored inside reach in cooler removed from walk in cooler less than 4 hours per chef items are removed daily.(fire kitchen) recommend to quick chill all the products. Checked temperature of raw chicken 55F, hamburger patties 57F, ham manchego sandwich 55F stored inside reach in drawers on the cook line. Per Chef electrical breaker kicked out on reach in cooler drawers.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloths underneath the cutting boards used on the cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black mold like growth on the wall in the dishmachine room.
Jun 1, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature chicken 52°f (sous vide) per Chef Stored inside reach in cooler drawers less than 4 hours Chef discarded immediately.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed garlic confit stored on the cook line without time mark, employee stated placed out at 10am-2:00 pm spoke to Chef item must be on Tine as public health control written plan.
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 cooked macaroni not date marked stored inside reach in cooler on the cook line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting boards on the cook line has black discoloration on the surface. (Chef discarded)
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed storage chicken in ROP package inside walk in cooler using sous vide process, without Approved HACCP plan. Per chef ROP steak stored more than 48 hours inside walk in cooler
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 cylinder stored underneath hand wash sink located in grab n go.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed three knives store on the side of the equipment on the cook line.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitize bucket stored on the floor in the bar area.
Sep 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed two flying insects in the back (Pepe kitchen) Notify supervisor on duty next unannounced inspection Recommend to notify current professional pest control service.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device near sandwich reach in cooler and handwashing sink located Pepe kitchen.
Sep 2, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed two flying insects in the back (Pepe kitchen) Notify supervisor on duty next unannounced inspection Recommend to notify current professional pest control service.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed yellow cutting board soiled has black discoloration, recommend to replace or resurface. (Fire kitchen)
Hot water at hand wash sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked hot water in the handicap bathroom only reaching 75°f maintenance adjusted at time of inspection to reach 85°f plus.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips to check glass ware dish machine in the Main bar
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for the handicap bathroom.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic pans stacked on the storage shelves.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device near sandwich reach in cooler and handwashing sink located Pepe kitchen.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed out of order service sign on the hand wash sink located in the Ladies restroom, per maintenance sensor not working have to replace part for the handwashing sink until 2 days.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed avocado's with labels stored on the counter tapas area. Explained to employees the importance of washing produce.
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked diced tomatoes 51°f stored on the top panel less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill product.(Tapas bar)
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed four mussels tags not marked with last date served explained to Chef to check daily.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board soiled used for mushrooms, recommend to replace or resurface.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels provided at hand sink located in the Lake side bar.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet pans stacked wet on the storage shelve
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed tubes of aioli not labeled stored inside reach in cooler.
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of sofrito 46°f stored inside reach in cooler less than 4 hours, recommend to quick chill product.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor per Chef having problem with reach in cooler.
Garbage can soiled. Observed trash can in the dish machine very soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like growth on the wall in the dish machine area.
Apr 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored over goat cheese inside reach in cooler on the cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of tomato sauce 50°f stored inside reach in cooler less than 4 hours per Chef recommend to quick chill product. cuttle fish 58°f stored inside reach in cooler (fire pit ) Chef removed stored inside walk in freezer. (Quick chill)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed yellow cutting board has black discoloration on the surface located cook line. White cutting board in the Pepe kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can stored directly in front of hand sink located on the front service line. Observed bottles stored in the hand wash sink at the bar, Manager removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the freezer panel used for ice cream.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers drawers interior panel has mold like growth in tapas bar and Pepe kitchen.
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausages over cooked lamb in walk in cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook filling up cambro for table top,Warner Chef addressed
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Atun crudo con agucate Manager printed with asterisk
No soap provided at handwash sink. At prep kitchen
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup on salt container on shelf above rice cooker
Clean spoodles not stored inverted or in a protected manner by grill and cleans spoons in dish room
Equipment in poor repair. Rice cooker next to grill area
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler# 8
One Light not functioning on hood on cooks line
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Cook line
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date.
White Cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in Pepe kitchen
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.