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Jalapenos Mexican

5714 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Jalapenos Mexican has been inspected five times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 16, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The latest visit found two violations, down from four violations the time before.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Jalapenos Mexican is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
82
Apr 11, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
67
Jun 14, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Tcs food removed from cold holding or prepared from or combined with ingredients at room temperature not cooled by an approved method to 41 °f or below within 4 hours.
02I
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
61
May 20, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04M
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
78
Feb 23, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product temperature is reduced from 140º f to 70º f or less within 2 hours, and from 70º f to 41º f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.
02G
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
10H
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jalapenos Mexican last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jalapenos Mexican on file is from Jan 16, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jalapenos Mexican?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jalapenos Mexican.

How does Jalapenos Mexican compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Jalapenos Mexican most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Jalapenos Mexican's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Jalapenos Mexican have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jalapenos Mexican 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 Mexican inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jalapenos Mexican is inspected around two times per year on average.

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