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THE SCREAMING JALAPENO

100 MAIN ST #109 · SAFETY HARBOR · Pinellas County · FL 34695

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 7, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3475440
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8786437
DBPR license6217890

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#3High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chuck roast (50F – Cold Holding); Pork (47F – Cold Holding); Pork (49F – Cold Holding); filet marinade (53F – Cold Holding); chorizo (54F – Cold Holding); beef (52F – Cold Holding); salsa (50F – Cold Holding) see stop sale **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale
#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon arrival, employees were moving food from the reach in cooler to another reach in cooler. Operator stated that the unit was not working properly. No temperatures were taken today per manager and staff. Unit that food was stored in is across from the register, next to the handsink. chuck roast (50F – Cold Holding); Pork (47F – Cold Holding); Pork (49F – Cold Holding); filet marinade (53F – Cold Holding); chorizo (54F – Cold Holding); beef (52F – Cold Holding); salsa (50F – Cold Holding) see stop sale From same unit: Pork (46F – Cold Holding) operator placed on ice for rapid chill. Bottom of flip top cooler: shrimp (44F – Cold Holding) all other food in cooler at proper temperature. Operator placed on ice **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale

Intermediate 3

#5Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with printed form. Operator hung up on wall. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface stained. Cutting boards on prep tables

#7Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Aaron, Michelle, Kad, and Mindy have expired food handlers certificate. There is no proof of training for 9 employees who have all been employed for longer than 60 days.

Basic 2

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin drop plate behind bar area

#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Near restroom

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:43 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.