Jalapeno’s #10 scores 99 on Effingham County food-safety inspection

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Jalapeno’s #10 received a score of 99 and a grade of A during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted October 26, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.

Inspection details

Establishment: Jalapeno’s #10

Location: 449 S COLUMBIA AVE UNIT A RINCON, GA 31326, Effingham County

Inspection date: October 26, 2026

Inspection purpose: Routine

Score and grade: 99/A

Inspector: Jermell Reedy

Permit number: FSP-051-000180

Inspection findings

15A – food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(4)(a)1,2 – location & installation; equipment, clothes washers & dryers, & storage cabinets (c)

Official point value: 1

Corrected during inspection: No

Repeat violation: No

Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed dish trays (used to place dished on and send through the dish machine) stored on the floor under the dish machine.

15C – nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) – nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Official point value: 1

Corrected during inspection: No

Repeat violation: No

Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed heavy food accumulation on the handles of the hand sink in the make line area.

General inspector comments

Soup Broth has been cooling since 10:50 am. Still in the SAFE ZONE. Refried beans started reheating at 10:30 am. Still in the SAFE ZONE.

About the report

The Georgia Department of Public Health report documents conditions observed during this inspection. The score should not be interpreted as a guarantee of conditions before or after the inspection.

Yolonda Harris
News Now Georgia

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