SCREAMING JALAPENO
100 MAIN ST #109, Safety Harbor FL 34695 · 727.223.9696
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 14 visits since October 2023
JAN 25
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FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021009415 | Jan 5, 2021 | Apr 5, 2021 | $160 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 0ppm
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. 3 containers of food stored in drink ice behind the bar. Bartender removed food from drink ice.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil pans stored on top of reach in not inverted or protected.
Jun 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
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, 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
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Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Feb 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cookline
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink in the kitchen dripping water.
Jan 31, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Over 500ppm quaternary sanitizer bucket in the bar. Bartender refilled bucket. Second test 200ppm.
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.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cookline
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink in the kitchen dripping water.
Oct 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 9, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Aug 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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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
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
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.
Food-contact surface stained. Cutting boards on prep tables
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin drop plate behind bar area
Ceiling tile missing. Near restroom
Apr 16, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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/
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust and debris. Behind soda machine nozzles at bar area.
Feb 19, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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/
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust and debris. Behind soda machine nozzles at bar area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of olive oil. Operator labeled
Feb 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shrimp
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
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;
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer buckets stored on prep table, bar top. Operator moved sanitizer buckets to bottom shelf.
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/
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust and debris. Behind soda machine nozzles at bar area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of olive oil. Operator labeled
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
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.
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