HABANOS ON THE CREEK
90800 OVERSEAS HWY · TAVERNIER · Monroe County · FL 33070
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
12A-29-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface , touched wet wiping cloth and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.I had the employee wash his hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-19-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with cold water. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw poultry stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food in refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw shell eggs, food stored over or with unwashed produce , plantains and tomatoes in stand up unit **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Black beans hot holding @127F black beans were stirred up to distribute heat **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical, WD40 improperly stored on shelving with food **Warning**
Intermediate 7
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade is soiled with food debris . Prep table tops are soiled with stains and debris. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink has silverware rack sitting on it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-24-4Intermediate – Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced ham , cheese ,and prepared sandwiches not date marked in glass door refrigerator. Black beans , pico not date marked. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**
Basic 6
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
08B-42-4Basic – Food stored outside. Observed 6 cold holding units stored outside in an unenclosed area next to the building. These units are holding ham, fish, beef and prepared food items such as cooked black beans . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Hot water heater in poor repair. The hot water heater is not working at time of inspection. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Warning**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:12 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.