Taqueria Jalapenos INC in Clewiston
Last inspected:
444 E Sugarland Hwy, Clewiston, FL 33440Taqueria Jalapenos in Clewiston operated as a Risk Level 2 food service establishment with 68 seats. Over 24 inspections spanning from January 2023 to November 2025, the facility accumulated 194 violations, averaging 8.1 per inspection—more than 55 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations were persistent across the inspection record, particularly handwashing procedures (cited in 6 inspections), employee health policy (4 inspections), parasite destruction (7 inspections), food contact surfaces (5 inspections), and proper cooking temperatures (4 inspections). The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines. A fire safety violation was noted on the most recent inspection: a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone at the bathrooms. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on November 3, 2025, documented 10 high-priority violations and 20 intermediate or basic violations, resulting in an "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" disposition; however, this disposition did not reflect the severity of the findings, which included repeat violations in employee health policy, parasite destruction, food contact surfaces, proper cooking temperatures, and handwashing procedures.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Taqueria Jalapenos INC in Clewiston: Comparison to Hendry County Averages
Taqueria Jalapenos INC in Clewiston: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019020956 | $200.00 | Mar 25, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Taqueria Jalapenos INC in Clewiston: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Taqueria Jalapenos INC in Clewiston: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections23 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections34 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Taqueria Jalapenos INC in Clewiston: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taqueria Jalapenos INC in Clewiston last inspected?
- Taqueria Jalapenos INC in Clewiston was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 22, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Taqueria Jalapenos INC in Clewiston?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taqueria Jalapenos INC in Clewiston are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Taqueria Jalapenos INC in Clewiston had?
- Taqueria Jalapenos INC in Clewiston has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taqueria Jalapenos INC in Clewiston find?
- Taqueria Jalapenos INC in Clewiston was most recently inspected on April 22, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Taqueria Jalapenos INC in Clewiston ever been shut down?
- No, Taqueria Jalapenos INC in Clewiston has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Taqueria Jalapenos INC in Clewiston had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Taqueria Jalapenos INC in Clewiston has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Taqueria Jalapenos INC in Clewiston faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Taqueria Jalapenos INC in Clewiston has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Taqueria Jalapenos INC in Clewiston been fined?
- Taqueria Jalapenos INC in Clewiston has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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