Habaneros Mexican Restaurant, 220 Wekiva Spings Rd, Longwood, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HABANEROS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 220 Wekiva Spings Rd, Longwood, FL 32779
License #: 6903945
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 09/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler fan guards. Glass door cooler near fryers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door of kitchen. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
09/03/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler fan guards. Glass door cooler near fryers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/food debris on nonfood-contact surface. Below flat grills. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Near prep sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door of kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Spices. **Warning**
  • Basic - Holes/gaps in ceiling where pipes enter and near canned goods rack. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood filters missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food storage area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage area and walk in coolers. **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler door with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep cooler at cook line. Shredded cheese, 47 F; cut tomatoes, 45 F; raw beef, 46 F; sour cream, 44 F; sliced tomatoes, 62 F; **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw beef over cut tomatoes, raw fish over cucumbers. Prep cooler at cook line. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken, raw shrimp, raw beef, stored over peppers and onions. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Prep cooler at cook line. corrective action taken: stored product moved to colder unit. Working product iced. **Warning**
09/02/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Walk in freezer
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on can rack
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Dry storage area
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Wine storage closet
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice, beans and seasoning
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken above onions
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken above raw beef
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Storing damaged tomatoes
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cooler on the line
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
2/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. Ground beef from the night before at 46F
  • High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Ants in the ladies restrooms
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Cooked Ground beef from the night before cooled to 46F
7/31/2013Complaint PartialInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. 2 cans of Arizona ice tea **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Yellow cutting board **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
7/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
3/25/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Entire kitchen and dry storage area. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Taco meat 46F **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp at 55F and sour cream 56F **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
3/20/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed case of ground beef stored on walk in cooler floor.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. Can of Tomatillos
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken and beef found at 44 degrees in the walk in cooler
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. case of cups
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
9/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of a black like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed exhaust system operated with filters removed. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef cold holding at 47 degrees
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
4/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm after 4 cycles. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. Tomato puree Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. Wall behind cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. PHF in the walk in cooler.
10/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm, out of sanitizer. establishment must sanitize dishes in 3 compartment sink untill dishmachine is corrected
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. dust build up on hood filters
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda gunn dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine Stored with tortilla shells. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. 2 cans of Jalapenos Enteros
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. cook wrapping burritto with no gloves or deli paper. advised Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. cell phone sitting on top of tortillas at cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. case of cups Corrected On Site.
6/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Chicken Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Walking or driving surfaces not maintained. Two big potholes in parking lot
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
1/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. dried peppers
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • Critical. Observed upper interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar
9/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean
6/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed leaking faucet at handsink . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease/water accumulated under cooking equipment. oven
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
3/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/28/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Wholesome, sound condition
  • Critical. Wholesome, sound condition
  • Critical. Wholesome, sound condition
  • Critical. Wholesome, sound condition
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Foods properly cooked/reheated
  • Critical. Foods properly cooked/reheated
  • Critical. Foods properly cooled
  • Critical. Foods properly cooled
  • Critical. Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Critical. Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Cross-contamination, equipment, personnel, storage
  • Critical. Cross-contamination, equipment, personnel, storage
  • Critical. Cross-contamination, equipment, personnel, storage
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated 1. wash 2. rinse 3. sanitize
  • Critical. Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated 1. wash 2. rinse 3. sanitize
  • Critical. Thermometers, gauges, test kits provided
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Critical. Sewage and waste water disposed properly
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
  • Critical. Cross-connection, back siphonage, backflow
  • Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean
  • Critical. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • Critical. Toxic items properly stored
  • Critical. Toxic items labeled and used properly
  • Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
  • Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
  • Critical. Fire extinguishers - proper and sufficient
  • Critical. Exiting system - adequate, good repair
  • Critical. Electrical wiring - adequate, good repair
  • Critical. Electrical wiring - adequate, good repair
  • Critical. Food management certification valid
  • Critical. Employee training validation
  • Critical. Employee training validation
10/27/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/1/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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