Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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JALAPENO'S

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 23, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3734305
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13917687
DBPR license4604946

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-23: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate02C-04-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-23: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks near soda machine and near ice machine unsecured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-23: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-23: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting near prep sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-23: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-23: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic36-17-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-23: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic36-24-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall near prep sink, in kitchen, and dry storage areas. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-23: **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Basic29-49-6

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-23: **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Basic36-02-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in kitchen, and prep areas. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-23: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 3:39 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.