Jalapeno's
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
20
Score
Across the available record, Jalapeno's has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Jalapeno's was last inspected on Apr 22, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 14 violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
By comparison, the average Fort Myers facility scores 80, putting Jalapeno's on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
11
Inspections
6
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
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**
01B-01-4
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**
14-15-4
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**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches in traps in dry storage area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
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**
01B-13-4
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**
03A-02-5
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**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near 2 compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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**
02C-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at soda dispenser or tanks in dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
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**
36-34-5
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**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of oil stored at end of cook line and in dry storage. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning**
33-23-4
Basic - Single-service to go containers in the kitchen not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
20
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 16 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicated cream stored in refrigerator door with restaurant food. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed 3 bags of cooked rice cooked rice (46F - Cooling). Operator stated the rice had been held overnight, the operator discarded rice. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed 3 bags of cooked rice cooked rice (46F - Cooling). Operator stated the rice had been held overnight, the operator discarded rice. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash cutting board in 2 compartment sink no sanitize step. Educated employee on proper steps and sanitizing using 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
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 beverage cooler near kitchen door. Observed raw chicken over raw fish in reach in refrigerator.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Observed green pellets not contained in a covered tamper-resistant bait station, behind stove, refrigerator and kitchen equipments. The operator states it is was placed by professional pest control.
41-23-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent near kitchen door and surrounding wall soiled mold-like substance. Observed vent above 3 compartment sink soiled with mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding by 3 compartment sink with exposed wood.
36-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted expired December 2024.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed open employee candy in refrigerator above open restaurant food item. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple cracks in floor tiles through kitchen and food preparation areas.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic water bottles stored on storage room floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in storage area bathroom wall near toilet.
36-24-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service containers stored on storage room floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers in center of kitchen with no protection.
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler unit under service window.
29-49-6
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed paint/coating peeling from citrus squeezer.
14-12-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple holes in ceiling in storage room area.
36-32-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black/green mold like substance in ice machine in storage area.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed men and women's bathroom each have no self closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl with no handle used as a scoop for sazon seasoning.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed c02 tanks not secured.
51-11-4
18
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed tongs knives hole in ceiling in room with ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed tongs knives ceiling as soiled on and around light fixtures in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed damaged cove molding on wall directly across from fryers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
86
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All food handler certificates are expired at time of inspection. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed tongs knives hole in ceiling in room with ice machine. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed tongs knives ceiling as soiled on and around light fixtures in kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed damaged cove molding on wall directly across from fryers. **Warning**
36-03-4
78
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
82
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license as expired as on 12-01-2023. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 unsecured tanks in room with ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage to ceiling in room with ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in 3 of 4 coolers in room with ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Observed fan near ice machine as not having screening protecting the entry of pests. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended**
35B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 4 cases of single service utensils, cups and lids on floor of back storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
67
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
41
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed containers used as scoops in diced tomatoes, diced onions and broth in 2 door stainless steel reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Observed container used as scoop on salsa in prep area. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 tanks as unsecured in room with ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling as damaged in back prep room, with exposed insulation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Observed damage to ceiling in room with ice machine. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged floor tiles on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
82
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all food handler certificates as expired. **Warning**
53B-05-5
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. Emailed to Operator. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed to operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some buildup of mold like substance in ice machine in room with 4 freezers. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed containers used as scoops in diced tomatoes, diced onions and broth in 2 door stainless steel reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 tanks as unsecured in room with ice machine. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling as damaged in back prep room, with exposed insulation. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged floor tiles on cook line. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup around seal of 2 wire chest reach in freezer units next to ice machine. **Warning**
14-69-4
55
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bag in direct contact with bread in white reach in cooler in kitchen and rice in roll top reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in 2 door stain,SES steel reach in cooler in room with 2 compartment sink: beans (48F - Hot Holding); salsa (50F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (51F - Cold Holding); ambient air (50F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 6 employees working and only 3 employee food handler training certificates. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as scoop in bulk broth container in stainless steel reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling with exposed insulation in back storage room **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged floor tiles near fryers. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items stored on floor in back storage room. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed lengua thawing at room temperature in prep room. **Warning**
06-01-5
43
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags in direct contact with rice in prep room reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup used as scoop in salsa and broth in reach in cooler in kitchen.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage to ceiling in room with ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on fryer handle. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed drill with mixing attachment stored on shelf above food in storage room with ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
42-03-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jalapeno's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jalapeno's on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jalapeno's?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Jalapeno's.
How does Jalapeno's compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Jalapeno's most recently scored 20 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Jalapeno's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jalapeno's have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Jalapeno's means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Jalapeno's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jalapeno's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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