HABANERO SALVADOREAN & MEXICAN
2976 FOWLER ST · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee fail to wash hands before putting on gloves and began cooking food on flat top stove. **Warning**
27-12-4High Priority – Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed no running water on unit. Operator states that clean water tank is not functioning properly and that somebody is coming tomorrow to fix unit. **Warning**
Intermediate 6
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided Operator with print out. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink as blocked by case of produce and trash can full of dirty water. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Provided Operator Employee Health Responsibilities (DBPR Form HR 5030-103) and Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (DBPR HR 5030-104) via printouts and email. **Warning**
27-09-4Intermediate – No running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
53B-03-5Intermediate – Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee food handler training certificate by EFoodTrainer for Santos Glavez. **Warning**
Basic 4
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed knife handle touching shredded cheese in roll top reach in cooler. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-04-4Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed no license number on exterior of vehicle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-14-4Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed back door of truck as propped open with no screening or protection while unit is preparing food. **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no posted choking poster. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:30 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.