Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant, 4585 13th Street, St. Cloud, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: JALAPENOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4585 13th Street, St. Cloud, FL 34769
License #: 5911239
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 08/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Clean , pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On the shelf - rear of the kitchen
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Chest reach in cooler
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee personal drink not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Raw beef above unwashed mushrooms in the chest reach in cooler
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Kitchen
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the dish machine and the 3 compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By the dish machine
08/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms with cut lettuce **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw eggs over cheese in reach in cooler.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Above the dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
5/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored detached mop head. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near the 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Near the 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
2/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and eggs above uncovered salad **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
10/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Under the microwave oven
  • Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
6/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance. Men's bathroom
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Glasses in reach in freezer stored below raw chicken **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw beef stored above tomato sauce **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Above the dish machine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cookline **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
2/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Men's restroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave moderately soiled.
  • Observed personal aprons stored with single service items Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Windex Corrected On Site.
10/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed current license not displayed COS
  • Observed mop not hung to dry
  • Critical - Observed open drink above the prep table COS
  • Observed personal apron above the microwave oven COS
6/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water at the handwash sink- Cookline
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. By the 3- compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee getting water in pitcher/jug. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Using plastic glass to scoop uncooked rice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. K- class
2/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed moderate residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
10/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked beans -12 lds.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat foods . Icecream was stored below various raw foods in the reach in freezer Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Cooked whole beans
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/27/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw beef and chicken stored above the churros and the french fries in the reach in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. On the shelf
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Throughout the kitchen
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Male and female Repeat Violation.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. HOLE- men's bathroom
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Various medicines stored above the prep table Corrected On Site.
8/24/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated 1. wash 2. rinse 3. sanitize
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
6/28/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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