What is Los Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant's health inspection score?

Los Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 91 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Los Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

Los Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant was last inspected on February 5, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Los Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant have?

Los Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant has 18 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Los Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant safe to eat at?

Yes, Los Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Los Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant serve?

Los Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Los Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant

Name: Los Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant
Address: 25 NORTH CHESTNUT STREET, New Paltz, 12561
Rating: 91

25 NORTH CHESTNUT STREET, New Paltz

Last Inspected: 2/5/2026

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0Excellent

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Feb 5, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+10 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

1 inspections

Apr

Jun 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Jul

Jan 2025

2 inspections

7 basic

Jan 2026

2 inspections

2 high priority

4 basic

Jan

Feb 2026

1 inspections

Inspection History

8 records on file

1 Re-Inspection7 Inspection

Feb 26

Re-Inspection InspectionLatestClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 26

Inspection Inspection

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5CPotentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).−10

Basic (1)

−2 pts

15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Jan 26

Inspection Inspection

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

4AToxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.−10

Basic (3)

−6 pts

15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2

Base deductions−16 pts

Jan 25

Inspection Inspection

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2

Base deductions−6 pts

Jan 25

Inspection Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Jul 24

Inspection Inspection

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 24

Inspection Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Apr 23

Inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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