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Mixed Health Record
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JALAPENO'S in AVON PARK currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 72.1 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 28, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 45 total violations — 8 critical, 4 major, 33 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on May 28, 2026 shows 6 observation rows: no critical rows, 1 major, and 5 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
- [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle in bin of flour in dry storage, owner moved.
- [33-12-4] Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
- [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler by the cook line the door on the left side does not shut properly.
- [10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops in standing water on reach in freezer in the kitchen where the ice cream and other items are kept.
- [14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler rusted.
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand washing sink in kitchen, owner replaced.
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