How many health inspections has TAQUERIA JALAPENOS INC had?

TAQUERIA JALAPENOS INC has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has TAQUERIA JALAPENOS INC ever been shut down?

No, TAQUERIA JALAPENOS INC has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at TAQUERIA JALAPENOS INC?

The most frequently cited violations at TAQUERIA JALAPENOS INC are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.

What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?

CONTAMINATION PATHWAY: Improper handwashing is the single most significant factor in spreading foodborne illness. Hands carry 3,200 bacteria per square centimeter. CDC reports proper handwashing reduces diarrheal illness by 30% and respiratory illness by 21%. Inadequate technique leaves Norovirus, E. coli, and Salmonella on hands, directly contaminating food. Employees must wash hands for minimum 20 seconds with soap and warm water: before handling food, after touching raw meat, after using restroom, after sneezing/coughing, after handling garbage, after touching face/hair, when switching tasks. Use proper technique: wet hands, apply soap, scrub 20 seconds including fingertips and between fingers, rinse, dry with single-use towel.

What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?

PARASITE SURVIVAL: Without proper freezing or cooking, parasites in fish (Anisakis, tapeworm), pork (Trichinella), and wild game survive to infect consumers. Anisakis larvae in raw sushi cause severe abdominal pain and allergic reactions. Tapeworm cysts in undercooked pork/beef grow into 15-30 foot worms in intestines. Proper freezing (-4°F for 7 days) kills parasites. Fish intended for raw consumption (sushi, sashimi, ceviche, tartare) must be frozen to -4°F for 7 days, or -31°F for 15 hours before service. Exception: tuna species and aquacultured fish fed processed feed. Pork and wild game must reach minimum internal cooking temperature. Document all freezing records.

TAQUERIA JALAPENOS INC

444 E SUGARLAND HWY, Clewiston, FL 33440

Hendry County · Permanent Food Service · License: SEA3600148

TAQUERIA JALAPENOS INC in Clewiston, FL has 23 inspections on record with 184 total violations (8 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

23Inspections

184Violations

0Closures

Data current as of May 5, 2025

Inspection History (23)

May 5, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V13 Parasite destruction

Feb 26, 2025 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

May 21, 2024 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 26, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Oct 13, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 12, 2023 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 10, 2023 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 29, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 14, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 7, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Feb 1, 2022 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

Oct 20, 2020 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 21, 2020 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 5, 2020 — Routine - Food· 19 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 4, 2019 — Routine - Food· 21 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 21, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 26, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 25, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Aug 2, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 2, 2017 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

Nov 22, 2016 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Sep 21, 2016 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 1, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

How Does This Facility Compare?

TAQUERIA JALAPENOS INC has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Hendry County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 8 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.74.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has TAQUERIA JALAPENOS INC had?: TAQUERIA JALAPENOS INC has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has TAQUERIA JALAPENOS INC ever been shut down?: No, TAQUERIA JALAPENOS INC has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at TAQUERIA JALAPENOS INC?: The most frequently cited violations at TAQUERIA JALAPENOS INC are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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