TAQUERIA JALAPENOS INC

Name: TAQUERIA JALAPENOS INC
Address: 444 E SUGARLAND HWY, CLEWISTON, FL, 33440, US
Rating: 76.8

444 E SUGARLAND HWY, CLEWISTON, FL 33440

License #3600148

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76.8 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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TAQUERIA JALAPENOS INC in CLEWISTON currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 76.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 22, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 21 total violations — 1 critical, 9 major, 11 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 22, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 1 critical, 4 major, and 5 minor.

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Inspection History

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-42-4] Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing to rinse out bucket. Operator was educated.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall above urinal in male restroom. Operator is working on plumbing.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available: last inspection available is from 5/21/24.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor in #1 Walk in cooler: raw pork in boxes stored under shelf on floor. Operator removed and stored correctly.
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Owner is out of town and has training in office which is locked and no one has a key.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink at tortilla station. Operator placed at location.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food: Raw shell eggs over ready to eat dressing in #1 Walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line or at tortilla station. Operator placed at location .

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