Lake Buena Vista, Orange County

JALEO AND PEPE BY JOSE ANDRES

1482 BUENA VISTA DR FLOOR 1, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Jun 1, 2026
City
Lake Buena Vista
County
Orange
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 1, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 24477558

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature chicken 52°f (sous vide) per Chef Stored inside reach in cooler drawers less than 4 hours Chef discarded immediately. Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 24477559

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed garlic confit stored on the cook line without time mark, employee stated placed out at 10am-2:00 pm spoke to Chef item must be on Tine as public health control written plan. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 24477561

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed cooked macaroni not date marked stored inside reach in cooler on the cook line.

22-02-4

Detail 24477563

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting boards on the cook line has black discoloration on the surface. (Chef discarded) Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03G-50-1

Detail 24477560

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed storage chicken in ROP package inside walk in cooler using sous vide process, without Approved HACCP plan. Per chef ROP steak stored more than 48 hours inside walk in cooler Warning

51-11-4

Detail 24477562

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 cylinder stored underneath hand wash sink located in grab n go. Corrected On-Site

24-14-4

Detail 24477564

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed three knives store on the side of the equipment on the cook line.

21-44-1

Detail 24477557

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitize bucket stored on the floor in the bar area. Corrected On-Site

Sep 5, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

35A-02-7

Detail 24011467

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed two flying insects in the back (Pepe kitchen) Notify supervisor on duty next unannounced inspection Recommend to notify current professional pest control service. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: Observed no flying insects in the back (Pepe kitchen) Observed three flying insects in the Main bar downstairs. Spoke to supervisor on duty next unannounced inspection. Time Extended

35B-02-4

Detail 24011468

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device near sandwich reach in cooler and handwashing sink located Pepe kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: Checked insect control device near sandwich reach in cooler has not been relocated. Spoke to Manager notify the technician from the current pest control service. Time Extended

Sep 2, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 9

35A-02-7

Detail 24001766

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed two flying insects in the back (Pepe kitchen) Notify supervisor on duty next unannounced inspection Recommend to notify current professional pest control service. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24001765

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed yellow cutting board soiled has black discoloration, recommend to replace or resurface. (Fire kitchen) Repeat Violation Warning

27-24-5

Detail 24001764

Intermediate - Hot water at hand wash sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked hot water in the handicap bathroom only reaching 75°f maintenance adjusted at time of inspection to reach 85°f plus. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 24001771

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips to check glass ware dish machine in the Main bar Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24001767

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for the handicap bathroom. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

24-08-4

Detail 24001770

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic pans stacked on the storage shelves. Repeat Violation Warning

35B-02-4

Detail 24001768

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device near sandwich reach in cooler and handwashing sink located Pepe kitchen. Warning

29-08-4

Detail 24001772

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed out of order service sign on the hand wash sink located in the Ladies restroom, per maintenance sensor not working have to replace part for the handwashing sink until 2 days. Warning

08B-39-4

Detail 24001769

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed avocado's with labels stored on the counter tapas area. Explained to employees the importance of washing produce. Warning

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 23660963

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked diced tomatoes 51°f stored on the top panel less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill product.(Tapas bar) Corrective Action Taken

01C-03-4

Detail 23660966

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed four mussels tags not marked with last date served explained to Chef to check daily.

22-02-4

Detail 23660968

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board soiled used for mushrooms, recommend to replace or resurface. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 23660964

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels provided at hand sink located in the Lake side bar.

24-08-4

Detail 23660967

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet pans stacked wet on the storage shelve

02D-01-5

Detail 23660965

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed tubes of aioli not labeled stored inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 23353251

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of sofrito 46°f stored inside reach in cooler less than 4 hours, recommend to quick chill product. Corrective Action Taken

36-22-4

Detail 23353249

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor per Chef having problem with reach in cooler.

33-17-4

Detail 23353252

Basic - Garbage can soiled. Observed trash can in the dish machine very soiled.

36-27-5

Detail 23353250

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like growth on the wall in the dish machine area.

Apr 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-02-6

Detail 22780781

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored over goat cheese inside reach in cooler on the cook line. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22780778

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of tomato sauce 50°f stored inside reach in cooler less than 4 hours per Chef recommend to quick chill product. cuttle fish 58°f stored inside reach in cooler (fire pit ) Chef removed stored inside walk in freezer. (Quick chill) Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22780777

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed yellow cutting board has black discoloration on the surface located cook line. White cutting board in the Pepe kitchen. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 22780779

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can stored directly in front of hand sink located on the front service line. Observed bottles stored in the hand wash sink at the bar, Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22780776

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the freezer panel used for ice cream.

23-03-4

Detail 22780780

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers drawers interior panel has mold like growth in tapas bar and Pepe kitchen.

Oct 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 22331293

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausages over cooked lamb in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22331286

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook filling up cambro for table top,Warner Chef addressed Corrective Action Taken

02B-01-5

Detail 22331287

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Atun crudo con agucate Manager printed with asterisk Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22331295

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At prep kitchen Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22331285

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup on salt container on shelf above rice cooker Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 22331292

Basic - Clean spoodles not stored inverted or in a protected manner by grill and cleans spoons in dish room Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22331289

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rice cooker next to grill area

14-69-4

Detail 22331291

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler# 8

36-62-4

Detail 22331284

Basic - One Light not functioning on hood on cooks line

21-44-1

Detail 22331294

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Cook line Corrected On-Site

03G-53-1

Detail 22331290

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date.

14-09-4

Detail 22331288

Basic - White Cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in Pepe kitchen

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

12A-02-4

Detail 21799267

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server bring dirty soil glasses in the dishmachine area place in rack did not wash hands after touching soiled glasses from customers.

22-02-4

Detail 21799269

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed yellow cutting boards has black stains left on the surface Fire kitchen, Chef removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-14-4

Detail 21799270

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brush used in tapas bar, Chef removed Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 21799266

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Checked temperature 74°f at the handwash sink in the main bar area.

14-11-5

Detail 21799264

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gaskets loose seams from door panel in the Pepe area.

23-03-4

Detail 21799265

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like growth on the side panel of the hand wash sink located tapas area.

32-23-4

Detail 21799268

Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed toilet in the ladies restroom not operating properly.

Oct 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 21516255

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked chicken croquettes 43/44 f, cheese mix 44°f stored inside refrigerator drawers less than 4 hours per Chef 1 hour. Recommend to stored walk in cooler quick chill product. (Pepe kitchen)

13-05-4

Detail 21516250

Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed employee wearing long fingernails with polish polishing silverware. Chef explained to employee immediately.

14-16-4

Detail 21516252

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed container cracked on the end stored on storage shelves, Chef removed. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21516251

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed large white cutting boards has deep cut marks left on the surface ( grab/go area)

40-06-5

Detail 21516254

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone and bag stored on the shelve in the grab/go area. Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 21516253

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloths stored underneath cutting boards located in the prep kitchen.

Jul 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 16Total: 24

08B-02-4

Detail 21108392

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Multiple garnish in bar area with access to public not covered. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 21108398

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small flying insect in bar 1 small flying insect in taps area 1 small flying insect in kitchen area Warning

02B-03-5

Detail 21108400

High Priority - Pasteurized eggs or egg products not substituted for raw shell eggs in foods such as Caesar salad, hollandaise or Bearnaise sauce, mayonnaise, eggnog, ice cream, and egg-fortified beverages. Identified foods made with raw shell eggs must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment using raw shell eggs in their mayonnaise Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 21108381

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21108402

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine soiled #1 Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 21108382

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Salmon tartare Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 21108385

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired on 2/23/22 Warning

27-16-4

Detail 21108387

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water found at 78° in the tapas area and 80° coffee station 80° Warning

36-62-4

Detail 21108396

Basic - 2 Light not functioning in fire pit kitchen Warning

51-11-4

Detail 21108390

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near walk in cooler door Warning

24-07-4

Detail 21108388

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Silverware not stored protected on food contract area in fire pit. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21108383

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags stored over prep area Warning

13-07-4

Detail 21108386

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook in tapa kitchen preparing food wearing watches and bracelets Warning

13-04-4

Detail 21108379

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation in the bar. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21108393

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21108394

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walls soiled in dish area. Warning

08B-36-4

Detail 21108397

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Bread in tapa kitchen stored next to hand wash sink in splash zone. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-08-5

Detail 21108389

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar Corrected On-Site Warning

10-17-4

Detail 21108380

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment in kitchen Corrected On-Site Warning

10-07-4

Detail 21108384

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit in tapas kitchen and fire pit 74° Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21108401

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of panini press soiled. Warning

08B-39-4

Detail 21108391

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onions not washed before cutting Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21108399

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottles in fire pit area not labeled. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21108395

Basic - Yellow Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in fire pit Warning

Nov 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 3Total: 10

22-57-6

Detail 20660510

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Checked dishmachine not sanitizing properly final rinse reading Error, Chef notify dishmachine company at time of inspection.

01C-03-4

Detail 20660513

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed mussels tags not marked with last date sold. Explained to Chef the importance of the mussels and oyster tags.

22-02-4

Detail 20660516

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board has black stains on the surface located on the cook line.

31A-09-4

Detail 20660515

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dish trays stored in front of hand wash sink located in the back area, Chef removed. Corrected On-Site

14-16-4

Detail 20660512

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed several cracked plastic containers cheese stored inside.

16-36-4

Detail 20660511

Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed quat amm test strip has no color concentration.

29-28-4

Detail 20660514

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed two water filter has date 3/09,

22-20-5

Detail 20660509

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed stain(ash) from fire pit on the ice machine doors and side panel.

33-17-4

Detail 20660508

Basic - Garbage can soiled. Observed gray trash cans soiled stored on the cook line.

36-27-5

Detail 20660507

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black discoloration on the wall near the dishmachine.