Inspection Report

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HABANERO SALVADOREAN & MEXICAN

2976 FOWLER ST · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 18, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Time Extension
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1277584
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8529739
DBPR license4651154

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#5Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Intermediate53B-03-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic50-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic35B-14-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic51-13-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no posted choking poster. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:32 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.