Mr Jalapeno Cocina Mexicana
Last inspected: Sep 16, 2025
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Mr Jalapeno Cocina Mexicana eight times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 16, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Stuart average 81, so Mr Jalapeno Cocina Mexicana trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw beef stored over raw shrimp in oven reach in cooler at cook line. Operator stored items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed Raw eggs stored over unwashed produce items in walk in cooler. Operator stored items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of ibuprofen and aspirin stored over spice containers and single service items at server station. Operator stored items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed plastic food containers with food debris and slime build up at kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed I Dead roach at on floor of back storage area. Operator removed and sanitized area thoroughly. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled with food debris in main kitchen area, cook line and dish pit.
36-73-4
41
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of headache medicine store over fruit cans at back storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
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. Observed raw chicken store over raw beef not commercially packaged in stainless reach in cooler. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
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. All food handler training expired 8/2024 and 9/2024. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken plastic container taped together containing dry rice. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles store on floor of front storage closet. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observe rip in screen covered by duct tape at back exterior door. **Warning**
36-60-5
55
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment offers ceviche containing raw tilapia, and scallops in ceviche Tulum. Owner stated going forward scallops and tilapia will be served boiled and then marinated. **Corrected On-Site**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Waitress entered the kitchen, rubbed her nose and started scooping ice for service, without washing her hands fist. Reviewed proper hand washing. She went to wash her hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Exp. 12.1.24 License was renewed during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface cheese grater floor mounted soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche Tulum on menu containing raw tilapia and scallops. Not identified as being raw. Owner stated going forward scallops and tilapia will be served boiled and then marinated. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, both cutting boards on cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on all equipment door handles at cook line and in prep area.
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All gaskets on cook line, the outside of microwave and
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in drawers under grill interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues and food debris .
22-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover next to fryer.
14-20-4
Basic - Walls in dish and prep area soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Interior of ovens and microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease and food debris on cook line
22-08-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in wait area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Front cover missing on ice machine.
14-11-5
33
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed lack of Vacuum breaker at outside mop sink, splitter added. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Aspirin stored next to seasonings at cook line service window. Operator removed aspirin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pork carnitas (110F - Hot Holding) Observed in metal pan on char grill. Per operator, out of temperature for 1 hour. Operator returned to stove, rechecked 165+F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Steam table: cheese sauce (127F - Reheating) at 11:45 since 10:30 - 125F 12:00 Per operator, cheese sauce is a reheat from 10/2 preparation. Operator returned to stove to reheat to 165+F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03E-02-5
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. Observed Raw ground beef opened from commercial packaging over fish at white reach in freezer by back door. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef not in commercial packaging stored over cooked tamales in tall stainless reach in freezer. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10-12 flying insects near prep table by entrance to kitchen. Flying insects not observed landing on food contact surfaces. **Warning**
35A-02-6
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. Bodily fluids procedure sent to operator. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of certified food manager card at time of inspection. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer present at time of inspection. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer not functioning properly. **Warning**
16-55-4
25
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 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. Dish machine sanitizing at 0/ppm/chlorine.
22-41-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked rice/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator covered foods. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar area/corrective action taken/operator stored ice scoop properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-08-5
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Chicken/prep area/kitchen/corrective action taken/operator stored chicken back in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil/shortening container/kitchen/corrective action taken/operator stored oil container back on shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line/kitchen
36-73-4
61
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cutting lemons/bar, cutting lettuce/cookline/corrective action taken/prep persons washed hands and put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-2
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs over onions/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator stored raw eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Back door/kitchen
36-60-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sugar bag/kitchen/corrective action taken/operator stored foods back on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen
36-73-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep area/kitchen/corrective action taken/prep person put on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr Jalapeno Cocina Mexicana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr Jalapeno Cocina Mexicana on file is from Sep 16, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr Jalapeno Cocina Mexicana?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mr Jalapeno Cocina Mexicana.
How does Mr Jalapeno Cocina Mexicana compare to other restaurants in Stuart?
Mr Jalapeno Cocina Mexicana most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Stuart average of 81.
Has Mr Jalapeno Cocina Mexicana's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mr Jalapeno Cocina Mexicana have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mr Jalapeno Cocina Mexicana 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 Mr Jalapeno Cocina Mexicana inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mr Jalapeno Cocina Mexicana is inspected around three times per year on average.
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