JALAPENO'S
2249 CLEVELAND AVENUE · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed multiple containers in establishment no food-grade including dry beans, rice, and flour. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomato (48F – Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (46F – Cold Holding); cheese (47F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler near cook line. The operator states it has been in cooler less than 2 hours. **Warning**
Intermediate 1
02C-04-5Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed tamales in reach in freezer near cook line with no date marking. **Warning**
Basic 10
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 1 dead roach in trap behind reach in freezer near ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks near soda machine and near ice machine unsecured. **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 1 dead roach behind reach in freezer near ice machine. Observed approximately 4 dead roaches in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting near prep sink. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath exterior door near ice machine in dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen. **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall near prep sink, in kitchen, and dry storage areas. **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near cook line. **Warning**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in kitchen, and prep areas. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 11:46 AM.
Violation category totals
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4 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.