Jaleo & Pepe by Jose Andres

1482 E Buena Vista Dr Floor 2, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Jaleo & Pepe by Jose Andres appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 30, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Lake Buena Vista average 87, so Jaleo & Pepe by Jose Andres trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 30, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed storage chicken in ROP package inside walk in cooler using sous vide process, without Approved HACCP plan. The process is completed in the upstairs preparation kitchen product stored in the first floor walk in cooler. Per chef ROP steak stored more than 48 hours inside walk in cooler **Warning**

03G-50-1

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic pans stacked wet on the storage shelves.

24-08-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed old dried milk spilled on the bottom of reach in cooler used for dairy.

22-16-4

Sep 2, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade has old food debris **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher stored inside handwashing sink located behind the bar. Manager removed at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth stored underneath green cutting board. Chef replaced with cutting board mats **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in the ceiling in the dining room, maintenance is working on the ceiling will be completed by Saturday.

36-32-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed three bottles of water and Gatorade stored on. the transport located on cart on the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed four mussels tags not marked with last date served explained to Chef to check daily.

01C-03-4

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed cream cheese not date marked stored inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Apr 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Oct 2, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. White microwave in prep area

14-11-5

Basic - One Light not functioning over oven in back prep area

36-62-4

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed plastic containers cracked on the end has pasta. (Cook line)

14-16-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed dried white residue on the bottom of reach in cooler.

22-16-4

Oct 21, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Jul 25, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jaleo & Pepe by Jose Andres last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jaleo & Pepe by Jose Andres on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jaleo & Pepe by Jose Andres?

Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jaleo & Pepe by Jose Andres.

How does Jaleo & Pepe by Jose Andres compare to other restaurants in Lake Buena Vista?

Jaleo & Pepe by Jose Andres most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Buena Vista average of 87.

Has Jaleo & Pepe by Jose Andres' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jaleo & Pepe by Jose Andres have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jaleo & Pepe by Jose Andres 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 Jaleo & Pepe by Jose Andres inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jaleo & Pepe by Jose Andres is inspected around two times per year on average.

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