Food License-Mobile Food-New-High · Montgomery County, MD

Taqueria El Jalapeno

Name: Taqueria El Jalapeno
Address: 7155 Wisconsin Ave, Montgomery County, MD

7155 Wisconsin Ave

Last inspected Aug 26, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

5 inspections

Reinspection

Aug 26, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Montgomery County HHS, Aug 26, 2025 · Original Source

Reinspection

Aug 20, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Montgomery County HHS, Aug 20, 2025 · Original Source

Comprehensive

Aug 14, 2025

Fail

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Montgomery County HHS, Aug 14, 2025 · Original Source

Comprehensive

Oct 22, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

criticalCode rodents_and_insectsPests

Official wording

Rodents And Insects: Not In Compliance

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Montgomery County HHS, Oct 22, 2024 · Original Source

Annual

Oct 17, 2024

Fail

3 recorded violations

criticalCode proper_hand_washingHandwashing

Official wording

Proper Hand Washing: Corrected Onsite

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

Cold Holding Temperature: Corrected Onsite

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

criticalCode hot_and_cold_running_water_providedWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot And Cold Running Water Provided: Not In Compliance

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Montgomery County HHS, Oct 17, 2024 · Original Source