Habanero Fresh Mexican Grill

701 W Deer Valley Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85027

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Habanero Fresh Mexican Grill, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 18, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so Habanero Fresh Mexican Grill trails the local norm. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed shredded chicken, cooked chicken breast, roasted garlic and onion, hominy, rice, and consume without date marks. Per owner items were all made the day prior and dated at time of inspection

3-501.17

Sep 10, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Pan of Cooked Rice in back up hot holding unit internal temp of 120 Degrees. Unit was set at 120 and at time of inspection PIC turned holding to 140 degrees to maintain proper hot holding temperatures

3-501.16(A)(1)

Jun 24, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed container of raw chicken in walk-in cooler stored over raw pork. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code

3-302.11(A1-2)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed tomato salsa, cooked steak, cooked rice, and refried beans in walk-in cooler without date marking. Person in charge stated that these foods were prepared the day prior. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (RTE/TCS) foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection

3-501.17

Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered

Inspector notes: Observed women's restroom and unisex restroom without covered waste receptacles. Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection

5-501.17

Apr 17, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed containers of raw beef sitting on floor below storage rack. Per PIC, beef was marinating. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. PIC placed the raw beef on shelf to ensure no cross contamination

3-305.11

Nov 22, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed container of raw chicken sitting on floor below storage rack. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. PIC had placed the raw chicken below the raw beef to ensure no cross contamination. Helped PIC organize the shelving to ensure continued compliance with cross-contamination rules while keeping all food 6 inches off the ground

3-305.11

Aug 26, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Habanero Fresh Mexican Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Habanero Fresh Mexican Grill on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Habanero Fresh Mexican Grill?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Habanero Fresh Mexican Grill.

How does Habanero Fresh Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Habanero Fresh Mexican Grill most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Habanero Fresh Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Habanero Fresh Mexican Grill have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Habanero Fresh 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.

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