Jalapeno Express

36 Knoll Park, Newnan, GA 30263

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Jalapeno Express appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 22, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The city-wide average for Newnan sits at 86, putting Jalapeno Express on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Apr 22, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 14, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed items stored in the basin of the hand sink. COS. Moved. CA: Hand sinks shall be kept clear and accessible at all times.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed that the hot water heater was not on upon arrival and that the sink did not have hot water. COS. Hot water was turned on. CA: Hand sinks shall be installed to have hot water.

511-6-1.06(2)(c)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of debris on the inside of equipment. CA: Equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed that the screen covering the open back door was pulled to the side. COS. Closed. CA: Exterior openings shall be self-closing and tight-fitting or otherwise protected from pest entry.

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Observed that the inspection report is posted in the window, however, the facility has taken all of their inspections and documents and shrunk them to fit on one page; the insepction is no longer readable. CA: The inspection report shall be posted and shall be readable from a distance of 1 foot away.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed Observed employees wearing jewelry and watches while preparing food. COS. Removed. CA: With the exception of a plain band ring, no jewelry may be worn on the hands or wrists while preparing food.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee drinks stored in cans and in single-use containers with a lid only that were stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Removed. CA: Employee drinks shall be stored in single-use containers with a lid and a straw and shall be handled to prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

May 27, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed one container of sanitizing wipes stored on food prep surface next to dry storage items and one package of baby wipes stored with single serve consumer food items. Chemical packages shall be stored separated from consumer food items to prevent contamination. Wipes relocated during inspection.

511-6-1.07(6)(c)

Dec 11, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 5, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jalapeno Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jalapeno Express on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Jalapeno Express compare to other restaurants in Newnan?

Jalapeno Express most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Newnan average of 86.

Has Jalapeno Express' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Jalapeno Express have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jalapeno Express 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 Jalapeno Express inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jalapeno Express is inspected around three times per year on average.

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