Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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HABANOS ON THE CREEK

90800 OVERSEAS HWY · TAVERNIER · Monroe County · FL 33070

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 8, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3609640
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10896943
DBPR license5402687

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 8, 2025 3:57 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 9, 2025 8:00 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#3High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw bacon stored over/not properly separated from commercially processed ham . Raw beef over onions in stand up cooler

#4High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 9 rodent droppings on top or dish machine. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings on the food storage shelves in prep / storage area .

#5High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry (124*F – Hot Holding); Pork (114*F – Hot Holding in oven

#6High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. RAID and WD 40 stored on food storage shelves.

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.sliced ham not date marked.

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade is soiled with food debris

Basic 2

#1Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil containers are stored on the floor

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:19 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.