FRESH JALAPENO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
US 27;US 441
Florida, 32159
Lake County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/18/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
14
Total
21
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used in rice on steam table.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Oven door
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer located in the bar.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning in kitchen
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out containers in kitchen Corrected On-Site
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Wiping hands and cutting boards
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cucumber over ready to eat tamale in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw unpasteurized shell eggs stored next to creamers walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Tortilla Soup
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 Rodent droppings on floor against the wall in dry storage area that appeared to be old. Operator cleaned and sanitized area Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Touched raw beef and the took off soiled glove with clean glove and soiled clean glove to touch clean utensils **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03C-16-6:Intermediate - Establishment offers undercooked comminuted meat on the child menu. Asterisk on burger located on kids portion of menu.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled located in dish area Corrected On-Site
- 27-17-4:Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Handsink in dishwasher area
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/18/2025 revealed 21 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 9/24/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -Stored under paper towel dispenser. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Rear exit door.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -Between prep cooler.
- 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. -Raw vegetables stored with raw chorizo.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over tamales.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Plate stored in hand sink by dish machine. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -By ice machine. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/24/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 6/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/26/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 6/25/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Lowboy cooler gaskets torn under grill.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Rear exit door.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Bag of flour. -Bags of ice in walk in freezer.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -To go cups on floor.
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -0 ppm. Manager refilled sanitizer. Chl 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw chicken over raw beef in lowboy prep cooler.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Shrimp 57f, Fish 50f, Chicken 54f, Beef 56f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Microwave.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/25/2024 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/6/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/5/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Oven door.
- 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Lowboy cooler gaskets torn.
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -Stored directly on ice machine. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave. Corrected On-Site
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -To go trays on floor. Corrected On-Site
- 33-06-4:Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. -Handsink in kitchen. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -Ranchero sauce dated 02-26.
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ranchero sauce dated 02-26.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tamales 49f, Shrimp 48f, Cooked shrimp 49f. Cut lettuce 48f, Cut tomato 49f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Manager placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -By warewash.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/5/2024 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).