JALAPENO'S
2249 CLEVELAND AVENUE · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
01B-01-4High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-15-4High Priority – 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. **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches in traps in dry storage area. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
12A-03-4Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near 2 compartment sink. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
Basic 8
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at soda dispenser or tanks in dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent and ceiling near kitchen entrance heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – 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. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed containers of oil stored at end of cook line and in dry storage. **Warning**
33-23-4Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service to go containers in the kitchen not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:04 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.