Habaneros Mexican Taqueria
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
45
Score
Across the available record, Habaneros Mexican Taqueria has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Habaneros Mexican Taqueria was last inspected on Oct 21, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Habaneros Mexican Taqueria's latest score of 45 falls below the Pompano Beach average of 78. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
45
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
47
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
74
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw chicken stored above containers of salsa. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor by back exit door.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on food prep table in kitchen.
21-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on floor at front counter.
08B-38-4
70
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed from ware washing area and front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: Per plan review operator to provide, updated floor plans and menu. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
90
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed from ware washing area and front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing yellow toxic substance not labeled at the front counter. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles and plastic orange juice bottles stored on the floor near front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the kitchen. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken being thawed in standing water at the triple sink in the kitchen. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor opposite cook line in the kitchen. **Warning**
42-01-4
64
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. One handsink removed from front counter and one handsink removed next to triple sink in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. One handsink removed from front counter and one handsink removed next to triple sink in kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ice machine drain line draining into handwash sink in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: Intermediate - Ice machine drain line draining into handwash sink in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
31A-10-4
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/ Observed three employees preparing food and one employee serving and cashiering. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: 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/ Observed three employees preparing food and one employee serving and cashiering. **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes observed in ceiling tiles in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes observed in ceiling tiles in kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag and purse stored on opened bag of rice, on storage rack in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: Employee purse stored on box of green peppers in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Light burned out at hood above cookline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: Basic - Light not functioning. Light burned out at hood above cookline. **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen. 2. Bottom door track on double sliding door cooler in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen. 2. Bottom door track on double sliding door cooler in kitchen. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth hung on faucet at the hand sink in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: Wet wiping cloths stored on top of ice machine. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on the floor in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: Bagged onions and boxed green peppers stored on floor in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
50
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee rinsed soiled single use gloves at the hand sink, dried with paper towels, and then handled clean lids. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bag of raw chicken not in original package stored on top of bag of cooked potatoes in the chest freezer in the kitchen. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. One handsink removed from front counter and one handsink removed next to triple sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Wet wiping cloth hung on faucet at hand wash sink in kitchen. 2. Cutting board stored behind hand wash sink faucet in the kitchen. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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/ Observed three employees preparing food and one employee serving and cashiering. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Ice machine drain line draining into handwash sink in the kitchen. **Warning**
31A-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in the kitchen. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes observed in ceiling tiles in kitchen. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag and purse stored on opened bag of rice, on storage rack in kitchen. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on the floor in the kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Light burned out at hood above cookline. **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided operator hand wash sign. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen. 2. Bottom door track on double sliding door cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of foil stored on the floor underneath utensil rack in the kitchen. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth hung on faucet at the hand sink in the kitchen. **Warning**
21-12-4
29
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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, chef moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. One bulb hanging off
38-01-4
70
Dec 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at front counter. Label torn off.
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance-ceiling vent in hallway.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions and vegetable oil on floor. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour buckets
02D-01-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Habaneros Mexican Taqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Habaneros Mexican Taqueria on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Habaneros Mexican Taqueria?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Habaneros Mexican Taqueria.
How does Habaneros Mexican Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?
Habaneros Mexican Taqueria most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Pompano Beach average of 78.
Has Habaneros Mexican Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Habaneros Mexican Taqueria have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Habaneros Mexican Taqueria 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 Habaneros Mexican Taqueria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Habaneros Mexican Taqueria is inspected around four times per year on average.
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