JALAPENO'S

Name: JALAPENO'S
Address: 2249 CLEVELAND AVENUE, FORT MYERS, FL, 33901, US
Rating: 0

2249 CLEVELAND AVENUE, FORT MYERS, FL 33901

License #4604946

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️

0 Grade F / 100

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September 23, 2026 · 10 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food (follow-up)

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JALAPENO'S in FORT MYERS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 0 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 15 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 141 total violations — 25 critical, 18 major, 98 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near cook line.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent and ceiling near kitchen entrance heavily soiled.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall near prep sink, in kitchen, and dry storage areas.
[14-15-4] 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.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath exterior door near ice machine in dry storage.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks near soda machine and near ice machine unsecured.
[02C-04-5] 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.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in kitchen, and prep areas.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting near prep sink.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting near prep sink.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent and ceiling near kitchen entrance heavily soiled.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall near prep sink, in kitchen, and dry storage areas.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in kitchen, and prep areas.
[35A-06-4] 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.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath exterior door near ice machine in dry storage.
[02C-04-5] 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.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomato (48F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler near cook line. The operator states it has been in cooler less than 2 hours.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near cook line.
[14-15-4] 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.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks near soda machine and near ice machine unsecured.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach behind reach in freezer near ice machine. Observed approximately 4 dead roaches in dry storage area.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[35A-06-4] Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 1 dead roach in trap in storage area.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at soda dispenser or tanks in dry storage.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent and ceiling near kitchen entrance heavily soiled.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach near kitchen entrance. Observed 2 dead roaches behind reach in freezers near ice machine. Observed 4 dead roaches in employee bathroom near dry storage. Observed 2 dead roaches in storage area.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath exit door near ice machine.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed containers of oil stored at end of cook line and in dry storage. Observed containers of lard stored on floor of kitchen.
[33-23-4] Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed copy to the operator during inspection.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen.
[14-15-4] Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed majority of the containers in establishment are non-food grade plastic, containing cut tomatoes, cut leafy greens, sugar, and beans.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored over boxes of tomatoes in reach in cooler in prep area.
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open container of sour cream not date marked.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items not date marked, cooked beef and beans.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at soda dispenser or tanks in dry storage.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent and ceiling near kitchen entrance heavily soiled.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches in a trap under soda dispenser in kitchen. Observed 14 dead roaches in traps in dry storage area.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed containers of oil stored at end of cook line and in dry storage.
[33-23-4] Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[25-06-4] Single-service to go containers in the kitchen not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 #10 cans of evaporated milk in storage area dented at the seam. The operator segregated the item from food to be served to the public.
[14-15-4] Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed majority of the containers in establishment are non-food grade plastic, containing cut tomatoes, cut leafy greens, sugar, and beans.
[08A-20-5] 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 reach in cooler near soda dispenser. The operator relocated the chicken.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches in traps in dry storage area.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed raw fish in reduced oxygen packaging that was not removed from the package before thawing under refrigeration. The operator discarded the items.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (64F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler near soda dispenser, the operator placed on ice.
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in mop sink in kitchen, educated on proper handwash sink.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near 2 compartment sink.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items without date marking that were held over 24 hours - cooked pork, cooked beef, cooked chicken, cooked beans.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] 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] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed men and womens bathroom each have no self closing doors.
[14-01-5] 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] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed c02 tanks not secured.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple holes in ceiling in storage room area.
[36-34-5] 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] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding by 3 compartment sink with exposed wood.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted expired December 2024.
[08B-49-4] 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.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple cracks in floor tiles through kitchen and food preparation areas.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic water bottles stored on storage room floor.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in storage area bathroom wall near toilet.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service containers stored on storage room floor.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers in center of kitchen with no protection.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler unit under service window.
[14-12-4] Utensils in poor condition. Observed paint/coating peeling from citrus squeezer.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicated cream stored in refrigerator door with restaurant food. Operator removed item.
[03D-02-5] 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.
[01B-36-5] 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.
[22-45-4] 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.
[08A-20-5] 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] 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.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 unsecured tanks in room with ice machine.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage to ceiling in room with ice machine.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in 3 of 4 coolers in room with ice machine.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on handle of fryer.
[35B-07-4] 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.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 4 cases of single service utensils, cups and lids on floor of back storage room.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license as expired as on 12-01-2023.
[35A-09-4] 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.
[08A-20-5] 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.
[35A-04-4] 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.
[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.