Habaneros Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025
67
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Habaneros Mexican Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 29, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
By comparison, the average Longwood facility scores 87, putting Habaneros Mexican Restaurant on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Aug 13, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
41
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
78
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 on wood planks at cookline. Manager sent to dish station . - 1 on gasket of cookline cooler. Manager killed and sanitized affected area.
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - salsa <1 hour (52 - Cold Holding) Observed on shelf at server station. Recommend using time as public health control. Provided blank forms - chorizo (47 - Cold Holding). Cook employee states used during prep 2 hours ago.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - at hand wash sink at cook line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. - women's bathroom **Corrected On-Site**
32-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic portion cup used to dispense bulk sugar
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. - over cookline
36-34-5
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. - knives stored between cookline cooler **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door handles
10-20-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - bar cooler - cookline cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - ice buckets **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
37
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - chorizo (46 - Cold Holding). Manager brought to freezer for expedited cooling **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs stored in same container with washed veggies at cook line. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. - observed queso sauce (48f-60f) in 5 gal plastic bucket with lid closed. Manager states less than 4 hours. Advised manager to put in shallow metal pans, move to freezer with lid off, stir occasionally to lower temperature.
03D-15-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic cups used to scoop bulk dry foods. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - cook employee wearing watch - cook employees wearing bracelets
13-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - drain plug missing and dumpster lid open causing liquid waste spilling onto concrete pad.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - beer cooler fan cover dusty
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
50
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp temping at 45F and steak temping at 44F per operator it was bought from walk in cooler less than an hour. Operator iced down shrimp and moved steak to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink at prep area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make tables at cooks line
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up around door frame of walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in between make table and prep table at cooks line In use tong stored on handle of fryer at cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in direct contact with ice at bar **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case f to go containers stored on floor at storage room by walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
61
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Line handsink has 1/4 cup of corn on the bottom of the sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -keg room
36-73-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
67
Apr 7, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves rusted in the freezer
23-03-4
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Items for the roof repair
33-30-4
86
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 droppings on the soda bag in box in the rack -operator cleaned and removed - spoke with Linda in the Orlando office a next day call back will be required.
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make cooler ; top cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); sour cream (45F - Cold Holding); recommend that the coolers lid be replaced and close the unit when in lower volume
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in the handicap area of the mens restroom, the other towel dispenser is full but the battey is weak
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Refried beans , shredded chicken not dated
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -at the bar street side corner soda syrup spilled
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At the dish area the wall has been opened and needs to be repaired 5ft x3ft
36-24-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On the cooks line at the table and make cooler
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters missing
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Door closure is disconnected
35B-03-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal is closed in the mens room
32-23-4
45
Jul 5, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: License is expired **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: License is expired **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For the dish washer missing **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ no manager present at initial inspection **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: person in charge has a hospitality card **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: No manager present **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid not labled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: Blue liquid not lable **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: Window cleaner at the bar not labled **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Forks in the service alley **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: Forks stored business end up, place handle up **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: Forks in the service alley not inverted **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In the walk in cooler at the freezer door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At the back door also the jam needs to be closed up **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. In the stock room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Habaneros Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Habaneros Mexican Restaurant on file is from Sep 29, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Habaneros Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Habaneros Mexican Restaurant.
How does Habaneros Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Longwood?
Habaneros Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Longwood average of 87.
Has Habaneros Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Habaneros Mexican Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Habaneros Mexican Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Habaneros Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Habaneros Mexican Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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