Inverness, Citrus County

HABANEROS MEXICAN RESTAURANT

724 US HWY 41, Inverness, FL 34450

FoodSeating
Latest violations
19
1 High Priority
Aug 18, 2022
City
Inverness
County
Citrus
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
4

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Aug 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 13Total: 19

08A-20-5

Detail 21286531

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw eggs stored over raw beef in walk in cooler

22-02-4

Detail 21286535

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun in bar area. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 21286525

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponges in hand wash sink next to walk in cooler in kitchen Sponge in hand wash sink in server area Scoop in hand wash sink in dish machine area Strainer in hand wash sink in bar area Operator removed all items from hand wash sinks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 21286538

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler prepped yesterday morning including cooked meats and vegetables

53B-14-5

Detail 21286536

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Faustino M Harlee L

41-17-4

Detail 21286529

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid in chemical spray bottle in lobby area. Operator labeled sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21286532

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Interior of vertical 2 door cooler soiled in kitchen area Interior of reach in cooler soiled on cook line

08B-38-4

Detail 21286524

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of chicken in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 21286523

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in bulk sugar container. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 21286539

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-18-6

Detail 21286528

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

31B-04-4

Detail 21286537

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in bar area Hand wash sink in server area No soap or paper towels in mens restroom in kitchen No paper towels in women's restroom in kitchen Emailed operator sign. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 21286527

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on keg coolers in bar area Bottom of prep table in dish machine area rusted

16-46-4

Detail 21286533

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple pans in the walk in cooler

38-04-4

Detail 21286530

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer.

08B-17-4

Detail 21286540

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed limes and tomato stored over cooked onions and peppers in walk in cooler

36-30-4

Detail 21286522

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall in front of hood system at cook line has chipped paint Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 21286534

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled in kitchen area

29-17-4

Detail 21286526

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. In bar area

Mar 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 20921344

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener can opener was cleaned.

31A-11-4

Detail 20921342

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used As dump sink in bar. Operator removed screen from bottom of dump sink Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20921343

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fully cooked Seasoned beef, raw seasoned chicken, refried beans. operator had foods dated in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 20921339

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.

14-05-4

Detail 20921347

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In server station.

24-08-4

Detail 20921341

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Tumblers in server station. Operator rewashed tumblers and allowed to air dry. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20921346

Basic - Food stored on floor. Seasoned ground beef on floor on cooks line cook temp. 168F. Food was moved from floor and put in small containers to cool in cooler. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 20921345

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 20921340

Basic - To of hood system not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation.

Jul 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-24-5

Detail 20349277

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in server station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-16: Time Extended

Jul 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 14

12A-13-4

Detail 20341905

High Priority - Dish washed handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment or utensils, without washing hands. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 20341906

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 15 lbs of seasoned Ground beef cooked the day before cooled over 12 hours over night 55°F at 12:30 pm. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20341900

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At 12:00pm lettuce (56°F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (56°F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (53°F); sour cream (53°F - Cold Holding) food was moved to freezer in small quantities At 1:00am lettuce (40°F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50°F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (50°F); sour cream (48°F - Cold Holding) Warning

03D-06-5

Detail 20341897

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. 15 lbs of Seasoned ground 55°F over night. See stop sale. Warning

11-03-5

Detail 20341896

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. No certified food manager on duty with 8 employees working. Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 20341899

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

41-21-4

Detail 20341898

Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. In dish room over cleaner stored in bottle marked soap. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20341904

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Seasoned chicken, seasoned pulled pork, steak strips, salsa not dated marked. Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 20341901

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In the walk in cooler. Monster drink and candy's bars. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20341895

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones, aprons, cigarettes, coats. Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 20341894

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Dry goods not off the floor, black beans salt, cornmeal. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20341907

Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken stored on the freezer floor .operator had food moved . Corrected On-Site Warning

36-24-5

Detail 20341902

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in server station. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 20341903

Basic - Interior of oven and microwave has accumulation of black. Warning