Habaneros Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
100
Score
Habaneros Mexican Grill has been inspected seven times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
“Ready-to-eat” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Habaneros Mexican Grill's latest score of 100 sits above the Bonita Springs average of 80. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes, lettuce and guacamole with diced tomatoes in the flip-top cooler at improper temperature. Operator stated they were placed into service approximately 3 hours ago. Items were double-panned and product in lower compartment was at proper temperature. Operator moved product to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling and will monitor closely. cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); guacamole with tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken, beans and carnitas, prepared yesterday, per Operator, observed in the cooler with no date mark. Operator placed date marks on each product during the visit. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
78
Nov 20, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High 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**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - 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.
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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**
53A-05-6
Basic - 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**
31B-04-4
Basic - 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**
23-03-4
Basic - 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.
14-01-5
Basic - 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**
08B-49-4
Basic - 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**
13-07-4
55
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 20 small flying insects in corner bar margaritas prep area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
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 reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath.. **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. Cooked foods held between 2 to three days in cook line walk-in cooler, no date labeling system in place. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. This is a repeat violation from 2/9/2023 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in cook line walk-in cooler. Operator moved to separate storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor - three buckets drink mix on floor of beer walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in main kitchen. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned the machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
52
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Reduced-oxygen packaging fish in reach-in cooler on cook line thawed, in package. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: **Time Extended**
06-09-1
95
Oct 27, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Habaneros Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Habaneros Mexican Grill on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Habaneros Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Habaneros Mexican Grill.
How does Habaneros Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Bonita Springs?
Habaneros Mexican Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Bonita Springs average of 80.
Has Habaneros Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Habaneros Mexican Grill have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Habaneros Mexican Grill 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 Habaneros Mexican Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Habaneros Mexican Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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