DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

JALAPENO'S

Food safety records indicate JALAPENO'S in FORT MYERS has 9 inspections with a 2.9/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

2249 Cleveland Avenue
Fort Myers, Florida, 33901
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10885394

  • 22-20-5: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.
  • 32-04-4: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.
  • 14-01-5: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.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed c02 tanks not secured.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple holes in ceiling in storage room area.
  • 36-34-5: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.
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding by 3 compartment sink with exposed wood.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted expired December 2024.
  • 08B-49-4: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
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple cracks in floor tiles through kitchen and food preparation areas.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic water bottles stored on storage room floor.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in storage area bathroom wall near toilet.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service containers stored on storage room floor.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers in center of kitchen with no protection.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler unit under service window.
  • 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed paint/coating peeling from citrus squeezer.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicated cream stored in refrigerator door with restaurant food. Operator removed item. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. 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 - 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
  • 22-45-4: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**
  • 08A-20-5: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.
  • 41-23-4: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.

Inspection Date: 4/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10778682

  • 36-32-5: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**
  • 36-34-5: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**
  • 36-03-4: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**

Inspection Date: 2/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8858671

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed tongs knives hole in ceiling in room with ice machine. Warning
  • 36-34-5: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
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed damaged cove molding on wall directly across from fryers. Warning
  • 53B-05-5: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

Inspection Date: 8/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8766814

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as a scoop in broth container in 2 door stainless steel reach in cooler on cook line.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 unsecured tanks in room with ice machine.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling and water damage to ceiling in room with ice machines.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee bottle of water stored next to spices and above clean dishes in kitchen.

Inspection Date: 3/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8636879

  • 51-11-4: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**
  • 36-32-5: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**
  • 14-69-4: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**
  • 35B-07-4: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**
  • 25-05-4: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**
  • 50-17-3: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

Inspection Date: 3/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8533642

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 unsecured tanks in room with ice machine. Warning
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage to ceiling in room with ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-69-4: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
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on handle of fryer. Warning
  • 35B-07-4: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
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 4 cases of single service utensils, cups and lids on floor of back storage room. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license as expired as on 12-01-2023. Admin Complaint
  • 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed rodent chew marks on wall in storage room, far from kitchen around spare lightbulbs and landscaping materials. Observed no chew marks on any food items, even bulk items located in storage room. No food preparation occurs in storage room. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-20-5: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 2 door stainless steel reach in cooler on cook-line. Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 rodent droppings in debris around corner wall in back storage room, far from kitchen around spare lightbulbs and landscaping materials. No food preparation occurs in storage room. Observed no droppings anywhere else in restaurant. Admin Complaint
  • 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed propane tank in back storage room.

Inspection Date: 1/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8533340

  • 14-01-5: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**
  • 51-11-4: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**
  • 36-32-5: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**
  • 36-17-5: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**

Inspection Date: 10/23/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8267507

  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Observed containers used as scoops in diced tomatoes, diced onions and broth in 2 door stainless steel reach in cooler on cook line. **Time Extended**
  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling with exposed insulation in back storage room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged floor tiles near fryers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/23/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8369870

  • 22-20-5: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
  • 14-01-5: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
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 tanks as unsecured in room with ice machine. Warning
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling as damaged in back prep room, with exposed insulation. Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged floor tiles on cook line. Warning
  • 14-69-4: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
  • 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. Emailed to Operator. Warning
  • 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. Emailed to operator. Warning
  • 53B-05-5: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