Jalapeno's
2249 Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33901 · Permanent Food Service · License 4604946
What drove the grade
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 21 routine inspection2 high priority (1 fixed by the Sep 23 follow-up, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate, 10 basic (5 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-26
- Safety score74
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 23, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
10 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
More time given
Intermediate1
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.
More time given
Basic8
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
More time given
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near cook line.
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
More time given
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen.
More time given
Hole in or other damage to wall near prep sink, in kitchen, and dry storage areas.
More time given
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
More time given
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
More time given
- First visitSep 21, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
13 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed cut tomato (48°F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (46°F - Cold Holding); cheese (47°F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler near cook line. The operator states it has been in cooler less than 2 hours.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
Observed multiple containers in establishment no food-grade including dry beans, rice, and flour.
Repeat violation
Intermediate1
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.
Observed tamales in reach in freezer near cook line with no date marking.
Basic10
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed plastic containers wet nesting near prep sink.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near cook line.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
Observed 1 dead roach behind reach in freezer near ice machine. Observed approximately 4 dead roaches in dry storage area.
Repeat violation
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices.
Observed 1 dead roach in trap behind reach in freezer near ice machine.
Repeat violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Observed gap beneath exterior door near ice machine in dry storage.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Observed unsealed concrete in kitchen, and prep areas.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall near prep sink, in kitchen, and dry storage areas.
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
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Observed carbon dioxide tanks near soda machine and near ice machine unsecured.
Repeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.