Jalapenos
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
95
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Jalapenos, the earliest from 2024. On Dec 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average is 95, putting Jalapenos squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed utensils used for chicken and steak stored with handle in contact with food. Utensils used for food shall be stored in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. PIC notified to remove utensils - utensils were moved so that the handles were stored above the food.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
95
Jul 2, 2025
Followup
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed items in prep top cooler above 41 degrees F. Mushrooms 49, Cilantro 49, and peppers 58. Items shall be 41 degrees or below to be cold held.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed most recent inspection not posted when we walked in. Inspection was posted during kitchen inspection. Inspection shall be posted the day of the inspection and shall be up until next inspection.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
82
Jun 27, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed items in both prep top coolers above 41 degrees. Chicken 46, Beef 53, shrimp 54, beef 53, onions 50, beef 50, cheese 50, pico 50, cut tomatoes 49, salsa 50, Chicken 49. All items being cold held shall be 41 degrees F or less. PIC notified. Items shall be moved and units shall be serviced. Items can be put on ice as a temporary fix.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed large trash can with three bags of onions being stored. When bags were moved flies we found. Onions with mold were found in bags. All food items shall be in good condition. PIC notified. Onions thrown out.
511-6-1.04(1)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hand wash sink in main kitchen with cleaning supplies in the sink. Items had to be moved before hand washing was possible. PIC notified.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed items prepared in walk in cooler with no labels. All items shall be marked with a date of preparation or disposal. PIC notified.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Items in walk in cooler stored without a lid or covering. Items stored in reach in coolers without lids. All food items stores shall have a lid or covering. PIC notified.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
58
Dec 18, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed a mold-like substance accumulated on lid of ice machine. PIC informed that the ice machine shall be cleaned at a frequency recommended by the manufacturer, if no recommendations are given, PIC informed to clean unit at a frequency necessary to eliminated the accumulation of soil or mold-like substances. PIC instructed to clean unit.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed a container of oven mitts heavily soiled with food debris. PIC informed that linens shall be free of food residues and other soiling matter. PIC instructed to have the mitts laundered or discarded.
511-6-1.05(9)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed cooking equipment in main kitchen heavily soiled with food debris, grease, dust or burned where burned edges are flaking off. PIC informed that food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations and nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC instructed to clean items. . 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment sha...
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed copious amounts of clutter in main kitchen, equipment and utensils stored all over main kitchen. Observed build ups of grease and grime on floor and on equipment in main kitchen. PIC notified that kitchen is in full disarray and that the kitchen must be cleaned and maintained at a consistent frequency to prevent the build up of food debris, and prevent the accumulation of pests.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employee items (phone, jackets, cups) stored in main kitchen with food, single service items and cooking equipment. PIC informed that employee items must be stored in designated areas to ensure that food and food products are not contaminated. PIC instructed to designate an area where employees can place their items during their shift.
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items stored in various places of main kitchen without lids/proper coverings or containers. Observed taco bowl shells stored on top of equipment without cover, fries stored in RIC with no lid, chicken tenders in RIC not placed in a container, and containers of queso in WIC without a lid. PIC informed that all food shall be stored and covered in packages, covered containers, or wrappings to be protected from overhead contamination. PIC instructed to cover all items listed.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
70
Jun 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed items in both prep top cooler above 41 degrees. (cheese 46, Pico 47, Green salsa 48, cut tomatoes 49, raw chicken 50, beef 55, steak 51) Items for cold holding shall be 41 degrees or less. Prep top cooler lid should be closed if not in use.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no soap at the hand wash sink in the kitchen or in the bar. Large bottle of hand wash soap was brought. Soap dispenser shall be refilled before end of inspection.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed green scrub pads, plunger, and cleaning liquid bottle in hand wash sink in main kitchen. Hand wash sink shall be only used for hand washing. Items moved.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
70
Jan 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
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6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: Observed ground beef from 1/11/24 in WIC at 66 degrees F. Ground Beef did not reach 41 degrees F in 6 hours. PIC discarded the ground beef. Instructed PIC to put large quantities of food in shallow pans for cooling.
511-6-1.04(6)(d)
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jalapenos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jalapenos on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jalapenos?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jalapenos.
How does Jalapenos compare to other restaurants in Gray?
Jalapenos most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Gray average of 95.
Has Jalapenos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jalapenos have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jalapenos 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 Jalapenos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jalapenos is inspected around three times per year on average.
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