Fresh Jalapeno Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 15 inspections at Fresh Jalapeno Mexican Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 22, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about seven violations before that.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Lady Lake restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Employee wiping gloves off on towel.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw beef patties over tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under flat grill. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -Hand sink by three compartment sink.
29-20-5
67
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw beef patties over stuffed chiles. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. -By ware wash. **Corrected On-Site**
27-19-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Stove top. -Interior of fryer. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
70
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
20
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. -Raw vegetables stored with raw chorizo.
08A-08-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over tamales.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Plate stored in hand sink by dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -By ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -Stored under paper towel dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Rear exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -Between prep cooler.
10-17-4
52
Jun 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -0 ppm. Manager refilled sanitizer. Chl 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw chicken over raw beef in lowboy prep cooler.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Shrimp 57f, Fish 50f, Chicken 54f, Beef 56f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Microwave.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Lowboy cooler gaskets torn under grill.
14-10-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Rear exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Bag of flour. -Bags of ice in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -To go cups on floor.
25-05-4
43
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ranchero sauce dated 02-26.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -Ranchero sauce dated 02-26.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tamales 49f, Shrimp 48f, Cooked shrimp 49f. Cut lettuce 48f, Cut tomato 49f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Manager placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -By warewash.
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Oven door.
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Lowboy cooler gaskets torn.
14-10-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -Stored directly on ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -To go trays on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. -Handsink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
33-06-4
39
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
64
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -2 live by chip warmer. -5 live under oven. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: -1 live above chip warmer. -1 live under stove top. -1 live on exterior of lowboy cooler. -1 live on wall above hot water heater. -1 live on prep table. -1 live on wall by employee bathroom. -2 live above dish machine. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: -1 live on door at kitchen entrance. -1 live on wall by office door. -1 live on door at kitchen entrance. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: -1 live on ceiling by dry storage. -1 live on wall below dish machine. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
86
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
11 critical violations. 4 major violations. 33 minor violations.
View 48 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw sausage over cut mushrooms. -Raw pork over sauce in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live on cookline. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employees walking in and out not changing gloves. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Creamer 58f. Over 4 hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 49f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Shrimp 48f. Less than 4 hours. Operator placed in freezer. Creamer 58f. Over 4 hours. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Enchilada sauce 125f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Approximately 25 small by prep area. -Approximately 50 small in dry storage. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. -By knives. **Warning**
41-24-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At bar. 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Lowboy cooler. -Soda gun at bar. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Provided operator thermometer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Salsa, **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -On top of ice machine. **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exit door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor drain on cookline. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Bucket of lettuce. -Cooking oil in dry storage. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. -Tape on knife. -Sponge used as salt applicator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-13-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Chicken scoop in walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Oven door. -Walk in cooler door handle. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. At bar. **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Green cutting board. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead on top of dish machine. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Open beer over food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Phone stored on box of tortillas. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Handsink not connected to wall by warewash. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in cooler gasket. -Ice bucket chipped. **Warning**
14-10-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Licensed for 110, currently has 158 seats. **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -Beef tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven. -Double door oven. -Standing water in lowboy cooler. -Microwave. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. In kitchen. **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Cooler gaskets. -Exterior of bulk containers. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Heavy In bathrooms. **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -Across from fryers. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Taco shells. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Fish in standing water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Dish area. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. -Under ice machine. **Warning**
29-03-4
2
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over chopped spinach. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee using wiping cloth and then begin working with food.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Walk in cooler shelves.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In warewash.
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven door handle.
23-24-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Reach in freezer lid broke at bar.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Chicken breast. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-31-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple items in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At server station. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over prep table.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters. -Cooler gaskets. -Under flat grill.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handsink by ice machine, drain pipe.
29-11-4
30
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -By side prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Over prep cooler. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Bag of red onions.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At wait station.
10-08-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in prep cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Multiple items in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed avocados over cooked uncovered pork in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Behind ice machine.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar in dry storage room. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fresh Jalapeno Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fresh Jalapeno Mexican Restaurant on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fresh Jalapeno Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Fresh Jalapeno Mexican Restaurant.
How does Fresh Jalapeno Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Lady Lake?
Fresh Jalapeno Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lady Lake average of 79.
Has Fresh Jalapeno Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fresh Jalapeno Mexican Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fresh Jalapeno Mexican Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Fresh Jalapeno Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fresh Jalapeno Mexican Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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