Inspection Report

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JALAPENO'S

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 23, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3696354
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13680079
DBPR license4604946

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#11High 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored over boxes of tomatoes in reach in cooler in prep area. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – 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 open container of sour cream not date marked. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate02C-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 not date marked, cooked beef and beans. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 10

#1Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 1 dead roach in trap in storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic51-11-4

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

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic36-34-5

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
#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach near kitchen entrance. Observed 2 dead roaches behind reach in freezers near ice machine. Observed 4 dead roaches in employee bathroom near dry storage. Observed 2 dead roaches in storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath exit door near ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic08B-38-4

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

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic33-23-4

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

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed copy to the operator during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic36-27-5

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

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:03 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.