TAQUERIA JALAPENOS INC
444 E SUGARLAND HWY, Clewiston FL 33440 · 8639834444
Last inspected Jun 22, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
MAR 24
MAY 24
FEB 25
NOV 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 22 points off where it started.
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 the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form
★ 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--2019020956 | Mar 25, 2019 | May 22, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line or at tortilla station. Operator placed at location.
No soap provided at handwash sink at tortilla station. Operator placed at location.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Hole in or other damage to wall above urinal in male restroom. Operator is working on plumbing.
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Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Apr 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food: Raw shell eggs over ready to eat dressing in #1 Walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing to rinse out bucket. Operator was educated.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line or at tortilla station. Operator placed at location.
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. Owner is out of town and has training in office which is locked and no one has a key.
No soap provided at handwash sink at tortilla station. Operator placed at location.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor in #1 Walk in cooler: raw pork in boxes stored under shelf on floor. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Hole in or other damage to wall above urinal in male restroom. Operator is working on plumbing.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
No copy of latest inspection report available: last inspection available is from 5/21/24.
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink: employee washed hands in triple sink. Employee was educated on proper location.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Angel Y.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at cook line. Operator placed paper towels at location.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked: Rice, Pork and Diced tomatoes. Operator date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in Walk in Cooler 2. Operator removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in Walk in Cooler 2.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone at bathrooms. For reporting purposes only.
May 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit at cook line reach in.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator placed hat on head.
Feb 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Charro soup (46F - Cold Holding), prepared 2/25. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over cabbage. Operator stored eggs correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Charro soup (46F - Cold Holding), prepared 2/25. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit at cook line reach in.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Francisco Cerda 10/17/19
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator placed hat on head.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front cook line. Operator placed sign at location.
May 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 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. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing at cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep area. Operator placed paper towels at location.
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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement, not all employees were able to sign by completion of inspection. Operator will have all others sign by next routine inspection.
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.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Beef small intestine stored on floor in kitchen. Operator removed and stored on counter top.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in prep area.
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement, not all employees were able to sign by completion of inspection. Operator will have all others sign by next routine inspection.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray for both areas.
Plate chipped on edges. Operator removed from service.
Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in storage. Operator removed to go boxes and stored correctly.
Oct 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile dripping water.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Oct 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed three individual employees wash hands with out soap.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over bread in walk in cooler. Operator removed.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Three individual employees washed hands in triple sink.
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 the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form
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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement and one operator signed. All others will sign.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Refried beans and cooked rice no date marks in walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile dripping water.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in reach in nearest flat top.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee was not rinsing or sanitizing pot. Operator educated employee and set up triple sink in correct order and fashion.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in kitchen nearest flat top
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cook line.
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.