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HABANERO SALVADOREAN & MEXICAN

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 18, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1282205
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8529958
DBPR license4651154

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate2 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 2

#3High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on wall behind grill. **Warning**

Warning
#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in roll top reach in cooler: Queso (49F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F – Cold Holding); crema (53F – Cold Holding). Observed in glass front reach in cooler: fresh cantaloupe juice (51F – Cold Holding); cooked corn (50F – Cold Holding). Operator states both items were opened frequently for lunch service. Instructed operator to keep items closed as much as possible. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#5Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate11-26-1

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. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator moved scoop so handle is no longer in direct contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 6, 2026 1:50 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
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 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.