HABANEROS MEXICAN GRILL
25571 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DR BAY 2 · BONITA SPRINGS · Lee County · FL 34135
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Carne Molida observed in the walk-in cooler with a preparation date of 11/12/23. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: Interior of ice bin observed with mold-like build-up. Blade and holster of large mounted can opener observed with heavy build-up.
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/. Four employees were present and working at the beginning of the inspection. Also, one manager (not present), Enoc, certified by a non-approved provider "Always Food Safe." List of approved providers in link provided above. **Warning**
Basic 5
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Monkey dish observed stored in the large bin the back room. Small Cambro container was stored in the bucket of rice in the back room.
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food was stored in both walk-in coolers and the walk-in freezer, commingled with food for sale to the public. Explained to Operator that personal employee food should be stored properly in a marked container, below and away from food for sale to the public (preferably on the bottom shelf. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food handler was wearing a wristwatch while preparing and wrapping meat. Explained violation to Operator who told employee to remove watch. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. One of the handwashing sinks at the bar was missing the required sign. Printed sign for Operator to post. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Holster for soda gun at the bar was soiled. Operator removed it for cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 11:58 AM.
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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.