Pooler, Chatham County

Jalapeno's Mexican Resturant # 8

226 POOLER PKWY POOLER, GA 31322

Food
Latest score
91
Jun 2, 2026
City
Pooler
County
Chatham
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Jun 2, 2026

Routine

Score: 911 violation

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw steak stored next to cooked potatoes in reach-in cooler. Observed raw steak stored next to cooked spinach in bottom of prep-top cooler. COS: PIC ensured raw steak stored separated from cooked items in both units.

Oct 15, 2025

Routine

Score: 825 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed salsa on ice bath at 45F.

COS CA: PIC added more ice to ice bath. Cold held TCS foods shall be kept at 41F or below.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed rice on hot line at temperature of 101F.

COS CA: PIC discarded rice. Hot held foods shall be kept at 135F.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed slime-like substance inside ice machine on baffle. Observed build-up on nozzle for frozen drink dispenser.

RCA: Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chlorine sanitizer solution reading above 200ppm in 3-compartment sink and sanitizing solution with towels.

RCA: Chlorine sanitizer shall be kept in concentrations below 200ppm.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed grease build up on sides of grill. Observed debris and build up on gaskets of reach-in coolers. Observed build-up on piping in walk-in coolers.

RCA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Feb 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 28, 2023

Routine

Score: 991 violation

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Rule: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food. Observation: Observed multiple items, including cups, food storage containers, bowls and plates being stacked before being completely dry. Notified PIC. PIC removed all identified items to be re-sanitized, and allowed to air dry properly before storage.

Jun 30, 2023

Routine

Score: 961 violation

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple food items in reach-in coolers stored without lids/covering (Jalapenos, chicken, ect). CA/COS: PIC provided lids for storage containers and will ensure employees properly store food items that are not in active use.