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HABANERO'S MEXICAN GRILL

12185 COLLEGIATE WAY · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32817

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 27, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3382066
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8471660
DBPR license5809274

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#8High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.Dish aching chlorine with 0 ppm. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 8 small flying insects on towel left on rack on dish area. **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged.Raw burger stored over ready to eat vegetable on reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.Raw beef stored over unwashed onions on walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Flan made on Friday and black beans with no date marked. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic12B-12-5

Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.Coffee left on dish area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Standing water on bar floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Reach in cooler that has pico **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered.Raw burger meat stored on reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 11:49 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.