FRESH JALAPENO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

360 N US 441, LADY LAKE, Lake County. DBPR licence 4508564. 19 inspection visits from 2023-08-02 to 2026-09-02.

Passed, no follow-up neededLast visit, 2026-09-02: routine inspection, 1 high-priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic violations

8 of 10routine inspections with more high-priority violations than the Lake County average that year (0 had none)

2emergency closures recommended at an inspection since July 2023 (latest 2023-10-10)

1inspections prompted by a complaint

Every inspection visit

Newest first. Violations: high-priority / intermediate / basic. County average = high-priority violations at a first routine visit, Lake County, same fiscal year. Codes and descriptions are DBPR's; the inspector's written notes are on DBPR's site only.
Date	Visit	Result	High	Inter.	Basic	County avg	What was cited
2026-09-02	Routine inspection	Passed, no follow-up needed DBPR: Inspection Completed - No Further Action	1	1	5	1.15	7 areas 10 In use food dispensing utensils properly stored 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located 22 Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean 23 Non-food contact surfaces clean 24 Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils 25 Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed 29 Plumbing installed and maintained
2026-04-22	Complaint inspection	Passed, no follow-up needed DBPR: Inspection Completed - No Further Action	0	0	0
2026-03-05	Routine inspection	Passed, no follow-up needed DBPR: Inspection Completed - No Further Action	2	0	2	1.29	4 areas 08 Food protection, cross-contamination 12 Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking 23 Non-food contact surfaces clean 29 Plumbing installed and maintained
2025-09-18	Routine inspection	Passed, no follow-up needed DBPR: Inspection Completed - No Further Action	1	1	2	1.29	4 areas 08 Food protection, cross-contamination 12 Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking 23 Non-food contact surfaces clean 27 Water source safe, hot and cold under pressure
2025-02-18	Routine inspection	Passed, no follow-up needed DBPR: Inspection Completed - No Further Action	4	3	14	1.34	14 areas 01 Approved source 03 Food Out of Temperature 08 Food protection, cross-contamination (x2) 10 In use food dispensing utensils properly stored 12 Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located (x5) 21 Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored 24 Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils 25 Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed 27 Water source safe, hot and cold under pressure 33 Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean 35 Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof 36 Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved (x3) 41 Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used properly
2024-09-24	Routine inspection	Passed, no follow-up needed DBPR: Inspection Completed - No Further Action	2	2	3	1.34	5 areas 08 Food protection, cross-contamination (x2) 10 In use food dispensing utensils properly stored 24 Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils 31 Toilet and hand-washing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed (x2) 35 Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof
2024-06-26	Follow-up visit	Corrected at follow-up DBPR: Call Back - Complied	0	0	0
2024-06-25	Routine inspection	Warning: inspector to return DBPR: Warning Issued	3	2	4	1.47	7 areas 03 Food Out of Temperature 08 Food protection, cross-contamination (x2) 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located 16 Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated 22 Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean (x2) 25 Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed 35 Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof
2024-03-06	Follow-up visit	Corrected at follow-up DBPR: Call Back - Complied	0	0	0
2024-03-05	Routine inspection	Warning: inspector to return DBPR: Warning Issued	3	1	8	1.47	11 areas 01 Approved source 02 Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory 03 Food Out of Temperature 10 In use food dispensing utensils properly stored 12 Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located (x2) 21 Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored 22 Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean 25 Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed 31 Toilet and hand-washing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed 33 Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean
2023-12-20	Follow-up visit	Corrected at follow-up DBPR: Call Back - Complied	0	2	5		6 areas 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located (x2) 22 Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean 23 Non-food contact surfaces clean 29 Plumbing installed and maintained 35 Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof 50 Current license properly displayed
2023-12-19	Routine inspection	Referred for possible fine DBPR: Administrative complaint recommended	2	4	9	1.47	11 areas 08 Food protection, cross-contamination 10 In use food dispensing utensils properly stored 13 Clean clothes, hair restraints 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located (x2) 16 Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated 22 Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean 23 Non-food contact surfaces clean 29 Plumbing installed and maintained 35 Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof (x3) 50 Current license properly displayed 53 Food management certification valid / Employee training verification (x2)
2023-10-13	Follow-up visit	Allowed to reopen DBPR: Emergency Order Callback Complied	0	0	0
2023-10-12	Follow-up visit	Not yet allowed to reopen DBPR: Emergency Order Callback Not Complied	1	0	0		1 area 35 Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof
2023-10-12	Follow-up visit	Not yet allowed to reopen DBPR: Emergency Order Callback Not Complied	2	2	7		9 areas 02 Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory 08 Food protection, cross-contamination (x2) 10 In use food dispensing utensils properly stored 12 Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located 23 Non-food contact surfaces clean 27 Water source safe, hot and cold under pressure 35 Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof (x2) 38 Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
2023-10-11	Follow-up visit	Not yet allowed to reopen DBPR: Emergency Order Callback Not Complied	2	2	8		9 areas 02 Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory 08 Food protection, cross-contamination (x2) 10 In use food dispensing utensils properly stored 12 Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located 23 Non-food contact surfaces clean 27 Water source safe, hot and cold under pressure 35 Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof (x3) 38 Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
2023-10-10	Routine inspection	Emergency closure recommended DBPR: Emergency order recommended	2	4	8	1.47	10 areas 02 Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory 08 Food protection, cross-contamination (x2) 10 In use food dispensing utensils properly stored 12 Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located 23 Non-food contact surfaces clean 27 Water source safe, hot and cold under pressure 35 Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof (x3) 38 Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded 53 Food management certification valid / Employee training verification (x2)
2023-08-03	Follow-up visit	Allowed to reopen DBPR: Emergency Order Callback Complied	3	1	7		9 areas 02 Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory 03 Food Out of Temperature 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located (x2) 22 Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean (x2) 29 Plumbing installed and maintained 35 Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof 41 Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used properly 51 Other conditions sanitary and safe operation 53 Food management certification valid / Employee training verification
2023-08-02	Routine inspection	Emergency closure recommended DBPR: Emergency order recommended	11	4	33	1.47	23 areas 01 Approved source 02 Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory (x2) 03 Food Out of Temperature (x2) 05 Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed 06 Potentially hazardous food properly thawed 08 Food protection, cross-contamination (x3) 10 In use food dispensing utensils properly stored (x3) 12 Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (x2) 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located (x7) 16 Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated 21 Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored 22 Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean (x4) 23 Non-food contact surfaces clean (x2) 24 Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils 29 Plumbing installed and maintained (x2) 33 Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean (x2) 35 Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof (x4) 36 Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved (x4) 40 Employee lockers provided and used, clean 41 Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used properly 50 Current license properly displayed 51 Other conditions sanitary and safe operation 53 Food management certification valid / Employee training verification

A routine inspection is one visit on one day. Inspectors in different counties record violations differently, so compare a count with its county average, not with a restaurant in another county. Nothing on this page is a rating. Source: DBPR inspection files, data as of 2026-11-09; DBPR's own record for this licence is the official one.