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TAQUERIA JALAPENOS INC

TAQUERIA JALAPENOS INC maintains a 2.0/5 food safety rating based on 4 health department inspections in CLEWISTON. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Sugarland Highway
Florida
Hendry County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10926294

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in Walk in Cooler 2. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in Walk in Cooler 2.
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink: employee washed hands in triple sink. Employee was educated on proper location. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Angel Y.
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at cook line. Operator placed paper towels at location.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked: Rice, Pork and Diced tomatoes. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site
  • 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone at bathrooms . For reporting purposes only.

Inspection Date: 5/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10788257

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 2/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8789133

  • 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

Inspection Date: 5/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8660291

  • 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.