Habanero's Mexican Grill & Cantina

10392 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

The health department has logged five inspections at Habanero's Mexican Grill & Cantina, the earliest from 2024. On Dec 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “certified food protection manager” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Restaurants in Scottsdale average 95, so Habanero's Mexican Grill & Cantina trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 2, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded

Inspector notes: Observed flan date marked 11/12 in walk-in cooler. 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 past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection

3-501.18

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on site at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed organic matter buildup inside nozzle of bar soda gun and on splash guard of ice machine. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Must clean surfaces prior to next routine inspection

4-602.11(E)

Aug 20, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 7, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager was present at the establishment during time of inspection. PIC stated they were in the process of obtaining a food protection certificate. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Oct 22, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: 2nd Repeat Violation. Observed raw beef stored on top of bucket of red salsa and raw shelled eggs stored directly above cheese in walk-in cooler. Person in charge moved raw animal items to bottom. 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. Corrected at time of inspection

3-302.11(A1-2)

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

Inspector notes: Observed pinto beans, black beans, and chile rellenos prepared 2 days prior without datemarks in walk-in cooler. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. 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). Corrected at time of inspection

3-501.17

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: 3rd repeat violation. No certified food manager certificate available for person in charge. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Correct prior to next routine inspection

2-102.12(A)

Aug 8, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: In the walk-in cooler observed raw eggs stored directly above cooked rice. In the lower portion of the prep cooler observed raw ground beef directly above whole shelled eggs

3-302.11(A1-2)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager (CFPM) was present at time of inspection

2-102.12(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the low temp dish machine in the kitchen not in use at time of inspection. After running the dish machine multiple times, the chlorine concentration measured at 0 PPM each time. Acceptable chlorine concentration shall measure between 50-100 PPM. Establishment will utilize the three-compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces until the dish machine is repaired and maintains a chlorine concentration between 50-100 PPM

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Habanero's Mexican Grill & Cantina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Habanero's Mexican Grill & Cantina on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Habanero's Mexican Grill & Cantina?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Habanero's Mexican Grill & Cantina.

How does Habanero's Mexican Grill & Cantina compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Habanero's Mexican Grill & Cantina most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.

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

No. Recent inspections at Habanero's Mexican Grill & Cantina have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Habanero's Mexican Grill & Cantina 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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