HABANERO SALVADOREAN & MEXICAN
2976 FOWLER ST · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-02-7High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – 10 Live, small flying insects found in mobile unit. Approximately 3 landed on raw pork being prepped. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-08: Observed 3 live small flying insects in mobile unit during callback inspection. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cheese (49F – Cold Holding); rice (50F – Cold Holding); cooked beef (53F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. The operator states held overnight and discarded. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-08: Observed sour cream – 56F, Raw pork – 59F, and cooked beans 60F in reach in cooler that were stored overnight. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (49F – Cold Holding); rice (50F – Cold Holding); cooked beef (53F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. The operator states held overnight and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-08: Observed sour cream – 56F, Raw pork – 59F, and cooked beans 60F in reach in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
31B-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-08: Observed no paper towels at handwash sink. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees – Manuela Castro and Jose Gaspar. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-08: **Time Extended**
11-26-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed unsigned employee health reporting forms. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-08: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef with no date marking. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-08: Observed open container of sour cream, no date marking. **Admin Complaint**
Basic 4
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler not in operation. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-08: **Time Extended**
35B-14-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed door and both service openings both open during operation. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-08: When arriving for the callback inspection both windows and door to mobile unit were open. **Admin Complaint**
22-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-08: **Time Extended**
14-12-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Knife handles are damaged and not easily cleanable. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-08: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:37 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.