Islamorada, Village of Islands, Monroe County

EL HABANERO

74052 OVERSEAS HWY, Islamorada, Village of Islands, FL 33036

FoodMobile MFDV
Latest violations
3
2 High Priority
Apr 30, 2026
City
Islamorada, Village of Islands
County
Monroe
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Apr 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

08A-20-5

Detail 24548349

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw poultry over raw beef in refrigerator. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-30: Still observed, operator stored properly Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 24548348

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-30: Observed no vacuum breaker. Time Extended

31A-09-4

Detail 24548350

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by food warmers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-30: Still observed, operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Feb 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 8

08A-11-5

Detail 24371374

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 24371371

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw poultry over raw beef in refrigerator. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-34-4

Detail 24371370

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Warning

41-18-4

Detail 24371376

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.200ppm chlorine in triple sink . Water was added to sink 100ppm chlorine Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 24371375

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by food warmers Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24371373

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Repeat Violation Warning

06-09-1

Detail 24371377

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Packages were cut open but not removed from the packaging. Operator states she was unaware of the regulation and took all fish out of packaging during inspection Corrected On-Site Warning

51-06-4

Detail 24371372

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed a 100 gallon propane tank that is not a temporary connection to the MFDV Warning

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 23876200

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease accumulation on top of the stove. Also observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler across 3 compartment sink. Also observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Time Extended

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 12

41-05-4

Detail 23872435

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed raid spray bottle next to fire s. Operator removed spray bottle during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23872434

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above cheese inside standing reach in cooler, operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 23872437

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (98F - Hot Holding) next to stove, as per operator less than 2 hours. Operator moved food to reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 23872429

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork not date marked on reach in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours. Operator dated during inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23872428

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified with common name. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 23872436

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw mahi filets still on ROP packages on standing unit. Operator cut packages during inspection. Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 23872432

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under flat grill.

40-06-5

Detail 23872426

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag stored on top of food container, operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-01-4

Detail 23872430

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.

22-08-4

Detail 23872431

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 23872433

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease accumulation on top of the stove. Also observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler across 3 compartment sink. Also observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers.

22-16-4

Detail 23872427

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on 2 units.

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 23091716

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. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm); Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm) Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 23091717

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 23091719

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans not date marked, as per operator over 24 hours on reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

36-01-4

Detail 23091715

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.

08B-38-4

Detail 23091714

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw onions and avocados container stored on floor. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 23091718

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

21-12-4

Detail 23091713

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Apr 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 22802658

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above cooked pork in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22802655

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

14-14-4

Detail 22802660

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed next to coffee machine.

14-01-5

Detail 22802657

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in sugar container. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22802659

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

21-09-4

Detail 22802656

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

Jan 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-73-4

Detail 21685045

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

23-03-4

Detail 21685044

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system filters are soiled

Oct 27, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 20, 2021

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-05-5

Detail 20600497

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. Quermin Madrigal 8/22/16

08B-42-4

Detail 20600498

Basic - Observed a stand up 3 door reach in cooler holding canned drinks located outside of the MFDV under canopy. Also observed a walk in unit on site that is used by the lobster business for bait. Also 2 stand up refrigeration units on the back side of MFDV that are off and empty at time of inspection.

Oct 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 6

03B-01-6

Detail 20467560

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 95°F.

31A-11-4

Detail 20467561

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes stored in handwash sink

53B-01-5

Detail 20467562

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Magaly states her husband works with her some times. No here at time of inspection.

31B-03-4

Detail 20467559

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20467558

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.cooked beef in reach in cooler . Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 20467563

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Hot holding display unit