JALAPENO'S

Name: JALAPENO'S
Address: 2249 CLEVELAND AVENUE, FORT MYERS, FL, 33901, US
Rating: 63.8

2249 CLEVELAND AVENUE, FORT MYERS, FL 33901

License #4604946

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63.8 Grade F / 100

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JALAPENO'S in FORT MYERS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 63.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 23, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 47 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 36 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on April 23, 2026 shows 7 observation rows: 1 critical, 2 major, and 4 minor.

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DBPR ordered this restaurant shut on April 22, 2026

The restaurant was allowed to reopen on April 23, 2026 after passing a callback inspection (Emergency Order Callback Complied). Recent compliance can pull the overall score up quickly because the InspectFL Health Score weighs callbacks heavily.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended · View official DBPR record →

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Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Complied
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near 2 compartment sink.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[33-23-4] Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at soda dispenser or tanks in dry storage.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[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.
[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.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near 2 compartment sink.
[33-23-4] Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
[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.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen.
[25-06-4] Single-service to go containers in the kitchen not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at soda dispenser or tanks in dry storage.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches in traps in dry storage area.
[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.
[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.
[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.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicated cream stored in refrigerator door with restaurant food. Operator removed item.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service containers stored on storage room floor.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted expired December 2024.
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding by 3 compartment sink with exposed wood.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler unit under service window.
[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.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic water bottles stored on storage room floor.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple cracks in floor tiles through kitchen and food preparation areas.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed c02 tanks not secured.
[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.

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