Habanos on the Creek
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025
100
Score
Across the available record, Habanos on the Creek has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Habanos on the Creek was last inspected on Oct 9, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to the broader Tavernier restaurant scene, where the average is 71, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. RAID and WD 40 stored on food storage shelves.
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry (124*F - Hot Holding); Pork (114*F - Hot Holding in oven
03B-01-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 9 rodent droppings on top or dish machine. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings on the food storage shelves in prep / storage area .
35A-04-4
High Priority - Raw bacon stored over/not properly separated from commercially processed ham . Raw beef over onions in stand up cooler
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.sliced ham not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade is soiled with food debris
22-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil containers are stored on the floor
08B-38-4
41
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Red cutting board in prep area is soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawing on prep table
06-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
74
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on food storage shelves
41-07-4
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. 0 ppm chlorine 3 compartmart sink is going to be set up until dishwasher machine is repaired
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cheese
08A-08-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs are stored over Flan in refrigerator
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade is soiled with food debris. Cutting board is soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The handwashing sink is blocked by a table and rice cooker and has dish rack stored in it
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Black beans , rice, pico not date marked
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Food stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine stopped running
16-55-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
33-31-5
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
33-34-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
26
Jun 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced ham , cheese ,and prepared sandwiches not date marked in glass door refrigerator. Black beans , pico not date marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced ham , cheese ,and prepared sandwiches not date marked in glass door refrigerator. Black beans , pico not date marked. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade is soiled with food debris . Prep table tops are soiled with stains and debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade is soiled with food debris . Prep table tops are soiled with stains and debris. **Warning** **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Observed 6 cold holding units stored outside in an unenclosed area next to the building. These units are holding ham, fish, beef and prepared food items such as cooked black beans . **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Food stored outside. Observed 6 cold holding units stored outside in an unenclosed area next to the building. These units are holding ham, fish, beef and prepared food items such as cooked black beans . **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
08B-42-4
74
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
15
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked onions 120F 145F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. REACH IN COOLER ON COOK LINE Fish (45F* - Cold Holding); Beef (50*F - Cold Holding); conch (52*F - Cold Holding); (47*F - Cold Holding) Ice was added to the food items and thermostat was turned to coldest temperature setting. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment , REACH IN COOLER ON COOK LINE not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. The thermostat was turned down to coldest temperature. ice was added to unit and lid was closed on the unit to help cool down food. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed chest freezer and stand up cold holding u it's outside the restaurant in the back area , under cover and fenced off.
08B-42-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Side order cup , Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food . Rice and salt
14-01-5
58
May 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
52
Nov 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry (50*F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46*F - Cold Holding) Items were iced down to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: Beef 45F , fish 46* Ice was added to fish and beef was relocated to freezer . **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw Shrimp ceviche is on the menu - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw Shrimp ceviche is on the menu **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork , beef, ceviche not labled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: The owner dated black bean and rice during inspection **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Habanos on the Creek last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Habanos on the Creek on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Habanos on the Creek?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Habanos on the Creek.
How does Habanos on the Creek compare to other restaurants in Tavernier?
Habanos on the Creek most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tavernier average of 71.
Has Habanos on the Creek's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Habanos on the Creek have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Habanos on the Creek 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 Habanos on the Creek inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Habanos on the Creek is inspected around three times per year on average.
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