Habanero Salvadorean & Mexican
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
82
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Habanero Salvadorean & Mexican stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 17, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no paper towels”, showing up five times.
Compared to the broader Fort Myers restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
16-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
82
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Stopped and educated employee who properly washed hands before putting on new pair of gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. **Warning**
16-20-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (56F - Cold Holding) on cutting board. Operator was still cutting meat but placed this portion in the reach in cooler. Observed cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (55F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. The operator states the sliding lid had been open for extended period during lunch. Operator closed lid, educated on keeping closed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Cutting board being stored on top of garbage can. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by bucket of chicken and dishes in handwash sink. The operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee has hair tie in but long loose hair around edges. **Warning**
13-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on cutting board, employee removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Cup used to dispense salsa. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. There is a hole in floor under prep table. **Warning**
36-11-4
41
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice buildup in glass front reach in cooler : raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cantaloupe aqua fresca (49F - Cold Holding). Operator states cooler has been left open for afternoon prep for an extended period of time. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach near service window. **Warning**
35A-05-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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**
53B-01-5
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**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense bulk salsa. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
10-08-5
41
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-204 for Manager. The manager posted form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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**
53B-01-5
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. Printed out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-203 for Manager. The manager filled out form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and pork skin not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
47
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
95
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on wall behind grill. **Warning**
35A-05-4
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**
53B-01-5
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**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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**
10-08-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
50
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Observed no written health policy as available at the time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Observed no choking poster. **Time Extended**
51-13-4
78
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed no running water on unit. Operator states that clean water tank is not functioning properly and that somebody is coming tomorrow to fix unit. **Warning**
27-12-4
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**
12A-07-5
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**
53B-03-5
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. Provided Operator with print out. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink as blocked by case of produce and trash can full of dirty water. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
27-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed knife handle touching shredded cheese in roll top reach in cooler. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
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**
50-04-4
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**
35B-14-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no posted choking poster. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-13-4
33
Jul 12, 2022
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Habanero Salvadorean & Mexican last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Habanero Salvadorean & Mexican on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Habanero Salvadorean & Mexican?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Habanero Salvadorean & Mexican.
How does Habanero Salvadorean & Mexican compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Habanero Salvadorean & Mexican most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Habanero Salvadorean & Mexican's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Habanero Salvadorean & Mexican have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Habanero Salvadorean & Mexican means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Habanero Salvadorean & Mexican inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Habanero Salvadorean & Mexican is inspected around three times per year on average.
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