HABANEROS MEXICAN TAQUERIA
541 E SAMPLE RD · POMPANO BEACH · Broward County · FL 33064
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bag of raw chicken not in original package stored on top of bag of cooked potatoes in the chest freezer in the kitchen. **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee rinsed soiled single use gloves at the hand sink, dried with paper towels, and then handled clean lids. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
31A-04-4Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. One handsink removed from front counter and one handsink removed next to triple sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Wet wiping cloth hung on faucet at hand wash sink in kitchen. 2. Cutting board stored behind hand wash sink faucet in the kitchen. **Warning**
31A-10-4Intermediate – Ice machine drain line draining into handwash sink in the kitchen. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed three employees preparing food and one employee serving and cashiering. **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in the kitchen. **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes observed in ceiling tiles in kitchen. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag and purse stored on opened bag of rice, on storage rack in kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on the floor in the kitchen. **Warning**
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning. Light burned out at hood above cookline. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided operator hand wash sign. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen. 2. Bottom door track on double sliding door cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of foil stored on the floor underneath utensil rack in the kitchen. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth hung on faucet at the hand sink in the kitchen. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:03 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.