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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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HABANERO'S MEXICAN GRILL

12185 COLLEGIATE WAY · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32817

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 11, 2020
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2945212
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7088769
DBPR license5809274

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedFebruary 11, 2020 11:43 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedFebruary 11, 2020 1:06 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority4 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#11High Priority35A-02-5

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area.- 1 small fly in storage room by soda, manager killed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority03F-02-4

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Shredded lettuce, put out 20 mins prior

#13High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.- 9 droppings on top of dish machine **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.- another needed on splitter

Intermediate 4

#15Intermediate22-20-4

Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

#16Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

#17Intermediate02C-02-4

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.- salsa and milk 2/9

#18Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.- Abraham

Basic 10

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.- rodent droppings on top of machine

#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.- cups in server area

#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor.- bucket of chips **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic23-07-4

Basic – Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.- cold drawers

#6Basic10-01-4

Basic – In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.- in rice **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic10-06-4

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container.

#8Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic25-09-4

Basic – Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination.- straws at bar

#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:52 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.