Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

JALAPENO'S

2249 CLEVELAND AVENUE · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 22, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3665001
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13519646
DBPR license4604946

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 22, 2026 2:41 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 23, 2026 9:07 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 6

#9High Priority01B-01-4

High 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**

Corrected On-SiteWarningStop Sale
#10High Priority14-15-4

High 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**

Warning
#11High Priority08A-20-5

High 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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches in traps in dry storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority01B-13-4

High 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**

Corrected On-SiteWarningStop Sale
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High 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**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 3

#15Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – 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**

Warning
#16Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near 2 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – 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**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at soda dispenser or tanks in dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – 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**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – 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**

Warning
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed containers of oil stored at end of cook line and in dry storage. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic33-23-4

Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service to go containers in the kitchen not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:04 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.