EL HABANERO CAFE CUBANO
2814 NORTH ROOSEVELT BOULEVARD · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of Pepto bismol inside of the front counter reach in cooler.
01B-04-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed pork tamales from an unapproved source.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked Ground beef (49 F – Cold Holding) done three days ago.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Ground beef (49 F – Cold Holding) done three days ago..
Intermediate 1
41-17-4Intermediate – Soap container not labeled located in the 3 compartment sink.
Basic 8
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ac vent soiled and rusted located by front counter.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean fork, knives, spoons stored in a tray in the front counter area.
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning. Observed light burned out in the kitchen area.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled in the front area.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened pear container inside of the glass reach in cooler.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed sugar container not covered in the front counter area, flour bag in the prep area.Manager covered. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar, oil container not labeled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:12 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.