Jalapeno's
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
58
Score
Across the available record, Jalapeno's has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Nov 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to other Avon Park restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
May 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb next to the cook line.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cut and washed peppers in the walk in cooler. Owner removed the beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Light shields missing in the dry storage areas next to the cook line and back kitchen area.
38-12-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer cracked and broken.
36-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Shelves under preparation table next to the cook line. Owner removed the foil. **Corrected On-Site**
14-20-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guard covers in the walk in cooler soiled.
36-50-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit door next to the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves under the the preparation tables on the cook line soiled.
23-03-4
50
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of chemicals stored above bags of sugar in the dry storage area. Operator moved the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw chicken and beef stored over cans of soda in the walk in cooler.
08A-11-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for their bare hand sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed their dumpster rusted out along the bottom.
33-12-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash build up around the dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their cook line cutting boards heavily grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the exit door leading out of the walk in cooler area not self closing.
35B-03-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed batteries and toy guns stored over alcohol in the back storage area.
42-03-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed their walk in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
50
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken in ziploc bags stored over unwashed avocados and potatoes and canned beer in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw chicken over canned beer in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
High Priority - 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 walk-in cooler, Operator rearranged cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters stored uncovered on top of coffee machine at waitstaff area. Operator rearranged cooler **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sealed bag of chicken thawed in standing cold water no longer at 41F or below. Operator states that the chicken was in sink for 1.5 hours and replaced in freezer to quickly recook to 41af before preparing for cooking. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
58
May 12, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Inspector sent copy of form via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 5 tiles in dining area with water stains. Operator states that the contractors have been contacted and they are waiting for them to be available due to other hurricane damage in area contractors are busy.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
67
Mar 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach tablets stored over container of cleaned dish ware.
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 1/20/23.
50-17-3
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. Inspector provided during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Inspector provided during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed bar coolers and bar area with old sticky residue.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys on prep table at wait staff prep area, observed phone on prep table at cookline. Operator had items removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed black sticky residue on floor at bar.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer door frozen shut.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed sugar scoop handle in contact with sugar in bulk sugar container at cookline.
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop stored in water sitting on edge of handsink beside ice cream cooler. Operator removed and sent utensil through dishwash.
10-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
35
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed raw wood used to construct shelf for handsink at cookline.
14-06-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover at cookline.
14-20-4
Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed plumbing lines exposed at wall at end of cook makeline handsink.
36-04-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in walk-in cooler.
36-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris on floor in kitchen under equipment and on walk-in freezer floor.
36-73-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jalapeno's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jalapeno's on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jalapeno's?
Across the inspection record, “ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jalapeno's.
How does Jalapeno's compare to other restaurants in Avon Park?
Jalapeno's most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Avon Park average of 76.
Has Jalapeno's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jalapeno's have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jalapeno's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Jalapeno's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jalapeno's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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