Jalapeno Express # 1
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025
95
Score
Going back to 2022, Jalapeno Express # 1 has 10 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 15, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
Across the inspection history, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The city-wide average for Atlantic Beach sits at 75, putting Jalapeno Express # 1 on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed Mobile food truck license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
95
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed no sanitizer of any kind on truck. Operator was able to provide bleach for sanitation. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 spray bottles containing all purpose cleaning without label. Operator placed labels on spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
82
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink. Employee provided paper towels for hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser without label. Employee placed label on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
82
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Required employee training expired for all employees. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: At callback, operator stated he has food training in his possession. Inspector instructed to email and will communicate to home office when received. **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
90
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Required employee training expired for all employees. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed wiping cloths and cups, stored in hand sink. Employee removed and store proper . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink. Employee provided paper towels for handwashing station . **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple containers of food stored on the floor of food truck. Employee removed and stored containers in standalone cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
61
May 24, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grilled vegetable (112F) stored on a pan on top of the flat grill. Employee stated vegetables were cooked less then an hour ago and placed on pan to hold hot. Employee reheated vegetables to 203F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded mozzarella (48-52F); raw chorizo (48F); raw beef (47-49F) stored in main flip top cooler. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 39F. Bottom of cooler fully packed not allowing good air circulation. Employee removed all non TCS Foods from the bottom of the cooler. Employee stated cheese was bought today and stored in cooler since . Raw beef was moved from the freezer to the cooler approximately an hour ago. Manager moved raw meats to reach in freezer and placed cheese on ice. cooked rice (70F) stored at room temperature underneath the flat grill. Cook stated rice was taking out of the cooler approximately ago. Employee placed cooked rice in reach in freezer. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Person in charge did not provided written clean up plan for vomiting and diarrhea. Reviewed with employee and emailed him clean up plan handout. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of manager certificate provided by person in charge. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - 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. No proof of any training provided by person in charge. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Person in charge did not provided employee reporting agreement. Reviewed with employee and emailed him employee reporting agreement form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at the handwash sink and the three compartment sink. Hot water only goes up to 78F **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer interior soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
23-03-4
41
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Establishment operating with no potable running water. Water pump was turned off and when operator turned pump on water started to leak inside MFDV floor and into ground. Potable water not accessible for employees to wash their hands. **Warning**
27-12-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer provided. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - 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. Employee training not provided. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee went an grab soap from secondary unlicensed trained. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Main flip top cooler cutting board stained. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager certificate not proved. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips not provided. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. MFDV side hydraulic windows kept opened throughout the day while operating. No screen attached to windows. **Warning**
35B-14-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jalapeno Express # 1 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jalapeno Express # 1 on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jalapeno Express # 1?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jalapeno Express # 1.
How does Jalapeno Express # 1 compare to other restaurants in Atlantic Beach?
Jalapeno Express # 1 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Atlantic Beach average of 75.
Has Jalapeno Express # 1's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jalapeno Express # 1 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jalapeno Express # 1 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 Jalapeno Express # 1 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jalapeno Express # 1 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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