TAQUERIA JALAPENOS INC
Sugarland Highway
Florida
Hendry County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/5/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator placed hat on head. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended**
- 05-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit at cook line reach in. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/5/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/26/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator placed hat on head. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front cook line. Operator placed sign at location. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Charro soup (46F - Cold Holding), prepared 2/25. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over cabbage. Operator stored eggs correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-38-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Charro soup (46F - Cold Holding), prepared 2/25. Operator voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 05-05-4:Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit at cook line reach in. Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Francisco Cerda 10/17/19 Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2025 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 5/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Beef small intestine stored on floor in kitchen. Operator removed and stored on counter top. Corrected On-Site
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in prep area.
- 11-27-4: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 the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing at cook line.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep area. Operator placed paper towels at location. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1: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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement, not all employees were able to sign by completion of inspection. Operator will have all others sign by next routine inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53B-13-5: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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/21/2024 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 6 basic).