The Screaming Jalapeno
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
90
Score
The Screaming Jalapeno appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 4, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
“Working containers of food removed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average for Safety Harbor sits at 81, putting The Screaming Jalapeno on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. **Repeat Violation**
29-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and shakers containing food removed from the original container not labeled with common name. Discussed the need to label all food once it's removed from its original container.
02D-01-5
90
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
29-17-4
95
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink in the kitchen dripping water. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cookline - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
90
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler on cook line: pico (44F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); Dairy (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding) Food was not prepared today. Food has been in the reach in cooler for less than 4 hours. Operator added ice to food or relocated all time/temperature control for safety foods to a working cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Over 500ppm quaternary sanitizer bucket in the bar. Bartender refilled bucket. Second test 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage I'm reach in cooler. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cookline
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink in the kitchen dripping water.
29-11-4
64
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Aaron, Michelle, Kad, and Mindy have expired food handlers certificate. There is no proof of training for 9 employees who have all been employed for longer than 60 days. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Aaron, Michelle, Kad, and Mindy have expired food handlers certificate. There is no proof of training for 9 employees who have all been employed for longer than 60 days **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon arrival, employees were moving food from the reach in cooler to another reach in cooler. Operator stated that the unit was not working properly. No temperatures were taken today per manager and staff. Unit that food was stored in is across from the register, next to the handsink. chuck roast (50F - Cold Holding); Pork (47F - Cold Holding); Pork (49F - Cold Holding); filet marinade (53F - Cold Holding); chorizo (54F - Cold Holding); beef (52F - Cold Holding); salsa (50F - Cold Holding) see stop sale From same unit: Pork (46F - Cold Holding) operator placed on ice for rapid chill. Bottom of flip top cooler: shrimp (44F - Cold Holding) all other food in cooler at proper temperature. Operator placed on ice **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chuck roast (50F - Cold Holding); Pork (47F - Cold Holding); Pork (49F - Cold Holding); filet marinade (53F - Cold Holding); chorizo (54F - Cold Holding); beef (52F - Cold Holding); salsa (50F - Cold Holding) see stop sale **Repeat Violation**
01B-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 printed form. Operator hung up on wall. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained. Cutting boards on prep tables
22-02-4
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. Aaron, Michelle, Kad, and Mindy have expired food handlers certificate. There is no proof of training for 9 employees who have all been employed for longer than 60 days.
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin drop plate behind bar area
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Near restroom
36-36-4
50
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-19: Only 1 manager certificate posted which expired 12/21/2023. No other manager certification available **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: All food manager certifications expired. Operator states training and exam are scheduled for 5/10/24 **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 employee beverages on prep table. Employee moved drinks to office. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Employee beverages on prep table. Beverages moved **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust and debris. Behind soda machine nozzles at bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Employee cleaned and sanitized soda machine nozzles **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
82
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-19: Only 1 manager certificate posted which expired 12/21/2023. No other manager certification available **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of olive oil. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-19: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust and debris. Behind soda machine nozzles at bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 employee beverages on prep table. Employee moved drinks to office. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-19: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
78
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork (90F - Hot Holding) Operator states pork cooked at 11am. 1st temp at 1:43am, 2nd temp 169F at 2:05pm; **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer buckets stored on prep table, bar top. Operator moved sanitizer buckets to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp (47F - Cold Holding, second temperature 41F cold holding at 2:37pm); tomato (52F - Cooling); shrimp (49F - Cold Holding second temp 42F cold hold 2:37pm); Pico(44F - Cooling second temperature 43F cooling at 2:40pm); pico (47F - Cold Holding, second temperature 47F cooling at 2:40pm); shredded cheese (46F - Cooling, second temperature 45F cooling at 2:41pm) ; lettuce (48F - Cold Holding, second temperature 47F cooling at 2:41pm) these food items were not moved into a alternate cooler until 2:40pm **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shrimp **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Chicken cooked at 11am1st temp 93F, second temperature 53F cooling. Operator placed in freezer for quick cool. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03D-01-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Inspector provided consumer advisory and operator posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Refrigerated prep unit across from 3 compartment sink. Operator removed all TCS foods. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 employee beverages on prep table. Employee moved drinks to office. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust and debris. Behind soda machine nozzles at bar area. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of olive oil. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
30
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Philly steak 48f, from 10/9/2023. Item discarded. Missed cooling window.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Philly steak 48f, from 10/9/2023. Item discarded. Missed cooling window.
03D-06-5
74
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
95
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - At bar - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Manager called for service this day
22-57-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in employee restroom nearest kitchen
27-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items near back kitchen hand wash sink - employee relocated items **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in kitchen - employees relocated drinks **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom employee restroom near bar
32-12-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in employee restroom at bar **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Food ( bottles of water ) stored on floor near ice machine in bar area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled fans in kitchen area
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in double door cooler in front counter area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near mop sink **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of stacked metal containers in kitchen - manager separated pans **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Screaming Jalapeno last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Screaming Jalapeno on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Screaming Jalapeno?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Screaming Jalapeno.
How does The Screaming Jalapeno compare to other restaurants in Safety Harbor?
The Screaming Jalapeno most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Safety Harbor average of 81.
Has The Screaming Jalapeno's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Screaming Jalapeno have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Screaming Jalapeno 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 The Screaming Jalapeno inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Screaming Jalapeno is inspected around four times per year on average.
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