Taqueria Jalapenos
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
45
Score
Across the available record, Taqueria Jalapenos has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 22, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “employee with no hair restraint while engaging”, which has been cited five times.
By comparison, the average Clewiston facility scores 76, putting Taqueria Jalapenos on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food: Raw shell eggs over ready to eat dressing in #1 Walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing to rinse out bucket. Operator was educated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line or at tortilla station. Operator placed at location . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Owner is out of town and has training in office which is locked and no one has a key. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at tortilla station. Operator placed at location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in #1 Walk in cooler: raw pork in boxes stored under shelf on floor. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall above urinal in male restroom. Operator is working on plumbing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-42-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available: last inspection available is from 5/21/24. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
45
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit at cook line reach in. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended**
05-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator placed hat on head. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
86
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Charro soup (46F - Cold Holding), prepared 2/25. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over cabbage. Operator stored eggs correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Charro soup (46F - Cold Holding), prepared 2/25. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-38-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit at cook line reach in. **Warning**
05-05-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Francisco Cerda 10/17/19 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator placed hat on head. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-42-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front cook line. Operator placed sign at location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
45
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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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 the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing at cook line.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep area. Operator placed paper towels at location. **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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement, not all employees were able to sign by completion of inspection. Operator will have all others sign by next routine inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Beef small intestine stored on floor in kitchen. Operator removed and stored on counter top. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in prep area.
31B-04-4
45
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
70
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile dripping water . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
82
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed three individual employees wash hands with out soap. **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over bread in walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Three individual employees washed hands in triple sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
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 the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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 the Food Reporting Agreement and one operator signed. All others will sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Refried beans and cooked rice no date marks in walk in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cook line. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile dripping water . **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in reach in nearest flat top. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee was not rinsing or sanitizing pot. Operator educated employee and set up triple sink in correct order and fashion. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in kitchen nearest flat top **Warning**
05-09-4
33
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 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. Employee cut avocado with bear hands. Operator educated employee on proper technique. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by the triple sink. Operator placed soap at location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to items stored inside. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at line. Operator placed at location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. The tongs touching chips. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at the triple sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in salsa. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Jalapenos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Jalapenos on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Jalapenos?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Jalapenos.
How does Taqueria Jalapenos compare to other restaurants in Clewiston?
Taqueria Jalapenos most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Clewiston average of 76.
Has Taqueria Jalapenos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Jalapenos have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Taqueria Jalapenos means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Taqueria Jalapenos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Jalapenos is inspected around three times per year on average.
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