JALEO AND PEPE BY JOSE ANDRES

JALEO AND PEPE BY JOSE ANDRES lands in the top tier for Orange County cleanliness: an A, 100/100, among the cleanest kitchens in Orange County.

Its most recent inspection on June 1, 2026 came back clean. Diners give it 4.3 across 4,898 reviews. Menus here flag options for vegan, vegetarian, and healthy diners.

A · 100/100 · among the cleanest kitchens in Orange County

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Restaurant details

Health grade
A (100/100)
Violations
None recorded
Address
1482 BUENA VISTA DR FLOOR 1, Lake Buena Vista, FL
Cuisine
Other
Categories
Restaurant, Spanish restaurant, Tapas restaurant
Rating
4.3 stars (4898 reviews)
Seats
300
Phone
(321) 348-3211
Website
Official website
Photo of JALEO AND PEPE BY JOSE ANDRES
Photo: Jaleo

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.3 Community-sourced rating 4,898 reviews
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What diners say — our read

One subject runs through these 14 reviews more than any other: front-of-house. Reviewers who mention the staff rate this place 5.0 on average — it is working in the restaurant’s favour.

14 of 14 rated reviews are four stars or higher; 0 are two or lower. What nobody raises here is pacing — it goes unmentioned across all 14 reviews.

Against that, the kitchen inspects well — an A (100/100), nothing cited at the most recent DBPR visit. That result dates from June 1, 2026. On health score it sits safer than 100% of the Orange County restaurants we grade. The inspector left without citing anything — worth noting, since most visits find something.

Both measures agree, which is the least complicated version of this page. The underlying reviews are reproduced in full underneath.

Our own analysis of 14 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 29, 2026

    The food was really good. I don’t like seafood but my partner does and our server did a great job at making sure we each got tapas that fit our pallet. Service was great and the restaurant had a nice vibe, really good mix of music. Definitely recommend for a date night!

  • June 29, 2026

    Overall the experience of dining here has always exceeded expectations. The food, and our server Tamara, made it so much easier to enjoy the full experience of the meal and wine tasting.

  • June 28, 2026

    Amazing

  • June 27, 2026

    Excellent service. Cool and comfortable atmosphere. Huge menu serving tapas style meals. Cocktails are fabulous.

  • June 27, 2026

    Dinner was great but what made it was Emmanuel- he was kind and attentive and he is an asset to Jalen’s for sure. Every table he went to he greeted his guests with a smile like he just started his evening and let me say there were some screaming kids around us and I’m not sure how he does it😊😊😊

  • June 26, 2026

    Freddy is a legend. He has the most on point recommendations based on your specific taste. Incredible at picking up those little details from a simple conversation. He should be part of the leadership team!

  • June 26, 2026

    Every thing was top notch

  • June 25, 2026

    Excellent All ar

  • June 24, 2026

    Amazing food and service!

  • June 23, 2026

    Jaleo’s is always awesome. The food, service and atmosphere are unmatched.

  • June 23, 2026

    Wonderful service…Allen was amazing!

  • June 22, 2026

    Everything was great. Food was fantastic and so was the service we received from Alex.

  • June 22, 2026

    Alexander was our server and was wonderful. Food was amazing!

  • June 21, 2026

    Amazing food and great service!

Overall Score

72 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 10/20
    3 options listed
  • Community rating 17/20
    4.3★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 5/10
    Stable, 25% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
11:30 AM to 11 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM to 11 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM to 11 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM to 11 PM
Friday
11:30 AM to 11:30 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM to 11:30 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM to 11 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. June 1, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic

    No violations cited.

  2. March 30, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    2 high-priority · 3 intermediate · 3 basic

    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating) (×3)
    • 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation
  3. September 5, 2025 · Complaint Full

    Call Back - Complied

    1 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 1 basic

    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests (×2)
  4. September 2, 2025 · Complaint Full

    Warning Issued

    1 high-priority · 4 intermediate · 4 basic

    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 27 — Water source safe; hot and cold water under pressure
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests (×2)

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: June 1, 2026