El Jalapeno
Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025
64
Score
El Jalapeno, located at 711 S Main St in Statesboro, GA, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on September 29, 2025, with a score of 64. This inspection identified four major and one minor violation, including issues with a certified food protection manager, adequate handwashing facilities, and food storage. Across five scored inspections, El Jalapeno has historically received medium-risk ratings.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 29, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
64
Apr 2, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
Oct 31, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
45
Jan 10, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
90
Jan 3, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
41
Violations — Sep 29, 2025 Inspection
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed facility with an expired CFSM certification. CA: Obtain a new CFSM cert.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a pitcher and dumped ice inside the hand washing sink. COS: Pitcher removed CA: HWS shall only be used for hand washing only.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed salsa & foods in a reach-in freezer stored uncovered. COS: Foods covered
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed organic matter build-up on the ice machine baffle and on bar nozzle. CA: Clean and sanitize
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the dish washing machine with an empty container and no detectable sanitizer. COS: PIC replaced
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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