El Habanero

62910 Overseas Hwy, Conch Key, FL 33050

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026

Score

High Risk

El Habanero has been inspected six times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 13, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

“Establishment has no written procedures for employees” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Florida average 72, so El Habanero trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 13, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease accumulation on top of the stove. Also observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler across 3 compartment sink. Also observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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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. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm); Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans not date marked, as per operator over 24 hours on reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.

36-01-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw onions and avocados container stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on sugar container. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Apr 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above cooked pork in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

11-27-4

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed next to coffee machine.

14-14-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in sugar container. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

21-09-4

Jan 10, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Habanero last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Habanero on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Habanero?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Habanero.

Has El Habanero's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Habanero have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at El Habanero means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is El Habanero inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Habanero is inspected around two times per year on average.

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