Jalapenos Mexican Eats
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Jalapenos Mexican Eats eight times, with records going back to 2022. On Jan 7, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
Looking across the full record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Among Maitland restaurants, the typical score is 71; Jalapenos Mexican Eats is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Poultry over beef **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright freezer interior soiled
22-16-4
82
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso hot holding 110°, operator turned up heat, 2nd temperature 136° **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in reach in cooler from Saturday not dated
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in dry rice **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues to upright unit at entrance to prep area
22-16-4
70
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Upright cooler in kitchen has water leak
29-49-6
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Freezer in prep area - bottom shelf soiled
22-16-4
90
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
86
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw poultry over raw beef in freezer
08A-17-6
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel on front line under clean cilantro **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Black beans and cooked chicken in upright cooler from previous day not dated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-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. Provided operator with handout **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. Provided operator with handout, current employees filled out form **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in public restroom **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottled water stored on floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright Reach in freezer entrance to kitchen heavily soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink front counter slow draining
29-20-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef in sink defrosting **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
39
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Reach in freezer has meats in direct contact with to go bags
14-31-5
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. Provided operator with handout **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. Provided operator with handout **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues to 2 door unit at entrance to kitchen
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken in 3 compartment sink no running water
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle Pipe leaking under 3 compartment sink
29-11-4
55
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 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.Tamales kept on small steamer by toasters for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 122F. Ask owner to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw shell eggs stored over milk on reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Portioned diced tomatoes kept on front counter for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 62F. Ask manager to move to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.Single service items stored on serving window.
25-06-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.Employee drinking from a coffee cup no lid.
12B-12-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Multiple boxes around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Employee jacket stored over bulk pinto beans.
40-06-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Thawing pork, beef , chicken all together and no running water. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jalapenos Mexican Eats last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jalapenos Mexican Eats on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jalapenos Mexican Eats?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Jalapenos Mexican Eats.
How does Jalapenos Mexican Eats compare to other restaurants in Maitland?
Jalapenos Mexican Eats most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Maitland average of 71.
Has Jalapenos Mexican Eats' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jalapenos Mexican Eats have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jalapenos Mexican Eats 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 Jalapenos Mexican Eats inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jalapenos Mexican Eats is inspected around three times per year on average.
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