Wekiwa Springs, Seminole County

HABANEROS MEXICAN RESTAURANT

220 WEKIVA SPRINGS RD, Wekiwa Springs, FL 32779

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 Intermediate
Nov 2, 2022
City
Wekiwa Springs
County
Seminole
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
9

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.

Nov 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

02C-02-5

Detail 21546074

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. Refried beans , shredded chicken not dated - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-02: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 21546075

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -at the bar street side corner soda syrup spilled - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-02: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 21546072

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At the dish area the wall has been opened and needs to be repaired 5ft x3ft - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-02: Time Extended

35B-03-4

Detail 21546076

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Door closure is disconnected - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-02: Time Extended

32-23-4

Detail 21546073

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal is closed in the mens room - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-02: Time Extended

Nov 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

35A-04-4

Detail 21542038

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 droppings on the soda bag in box in the rack -operator cleaned and removed - spoke with Linda in the Orlando office a next day call back will be required.

03A-02-5

Detail 21542039

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make cooler ; top cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); sour cream (45F - Cold Holding); recommend that the coolers lid be replaced and close the unit when in lower volume

31B-02-4

Detail 21542040

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in the handicap area of the mens restroom, the other towel dispenser is full but the battey is weak

02C-02-5

Detail 21542046

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Refried beans , shredded chicken not dated

36-73-4

Detail 21542041

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -at the bar street side corner soda syrup spilled

36-24-5

Detail 21542044

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At the dish area the wall has been opened and needs to be repaired 5ft x3ft

10-17-4

Detail 21542045

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On the cooks line at the table and make cooler

23-03-4

Detail 21542042

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters missing

35B-03-4

Detail 21542043

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Door closure is disconnected

32-23-4

Detail 21542047

Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal is closed in the mens room

Jul 5, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

50-17-2

Detail 21167021

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: License is expired Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: License is expired Admin Complaint

16-37-1

Detail 21167019

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For the dish washer missing Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: Time Extended

53A-05-6

Detail 21167018

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ no manager present at initial inspection Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: person in charge has a hospitality card Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: No manager present Time Extended

41-17-4

Detail 21167015

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid not labled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: Blue liquid not lable Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: Window cleaner at the bar not labled Time Extended

16-03-4

Detail 21167013

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: Time Extended

24-05-4

Detail 21167016

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Forks in the service alley Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: Forks stored business end up, place handle up Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: Forks in the service alley not inverted Time Extended

36-03-4

Detail 21167020

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In the walk in cooler at the freezer door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 21167014

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At the back door also the jam needs to be closed up Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: Time Extended

36-62-4

Detail 21167017

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. In the stock room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: Time Extended

Jun 14, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 10

50-17-2

Detail 21138801

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: License is expired Time Extended

31A-11-4

Detail 21138807

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink has been replaced with the dump sink on the 4 compartment sink . This is not allowed and the separate hand sink will need to be reinstalled, this will require a 7 day call back Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: Currently a 4 compartment sink is used for ware wash and hand wash . Operator had a question about the sink's replacement. Asked for a 2 week extension Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 21138799

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For the dish washer missing Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: Time Extended

53A-05-6

Detail 21138804

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ no manager present at initial inspection Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: person in charge has a hospitality card Time Extended

41-17-4

Detail 21138806

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid not labled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: Blue liquid not lable Time Extended

16-03-4

Detail 21138803

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: Time Extended

24-05-4

Detail 21138800

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Forks in the service alley Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: Forks stored business end up, place handle up Time Extended

36-03-4

Detail 21138802

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In the walk in cooler at the freezer door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 21138805

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At the back door also the jam needs to be closed up Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: Time Extended

36-62-4

Detail 21138808

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. In the stock room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: Time Extended

Jun 2, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 9Total: 17

50-17-2

Detail 21119500

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21119508

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler fresh eggs over sour cream Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21119497

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hamburger 59° sitting in the sink beef 71° operator moved items from the sink to cooking Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21119511

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink has been replaced with the dump sink on the 4 compartment sink . This is not allowed and the separate hand sink will need to be reinstalled, this will require a 7 day call back Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21119505

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For the dish washer missing Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 21119512

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ no manager present at initial inspection Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 21119510

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee had a hospitality card, employee walking with the inspector had no card Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21119513

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid not labled Warning

16-03-4

Detail 21119507

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning

24-05-4

Detail 21119501

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Forks in the service alley Warning

36-03-4

Detail 21119503

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In the walk in cooler at the freezer door Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 21119499

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At the back door also the jam needs to be closed up Warning

36-17-5

Detail 21119506

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At the dish area tiles missing Warning

36-24-5

Detail 21119509

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At the 2 compartment sink where the wall for the liquor storage is located Warning

14-42-4

Detail 21119498

Basic - Hood filter ajar from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Warning

36-62-4

Detail 21119502

Basic - Light not functioning. In the stock room Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21119504

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Rack in the walk in cooler is rusted Warning

Oct 18, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

29-34-4

Detail 20593571

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the mop sink no back flow protection - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-18: Time Extended

16-03-4

Detail 20593570

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Lime build up interior of the machine - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-18: Time Extended

33-11-4

Detail 20593573

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-18: Time Extended

35B-03-4

Detail 20593572

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door wide open at arrival - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-18: Time Extended

45-02-4

Detail 20593569
  • From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. At the back door - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-18: Time Extended

Oct 11, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 20575941

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooks line make cooler ; sour cream (50°F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48°F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48°F - Cold Holding) ambient temperature of the unit is 55° - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: Line make cooler top cut tomatoes 55° cold hold Sour cream 55° cold hold , lower part hamburger 59° cold hold bag of frozen corn 60° cold hold Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 20575944

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the mop sink no back flow protection - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: Time Extended

53A-05-6

Detail 20575942

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ no manager present - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: No manager present 4 employees present Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 20575938

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. Tamales not dated - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: Time Extended

16-03-4

Detail 20575947

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Lime build up interior of the machine - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 20575940

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At the bar roach dead on a case smallwares Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: Time Extended

33-11-4

Detail 20575945

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: Time Extended

35B-03-4

Detail 20575943

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door wide open at arrival - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: Time Extended

33-30-4

Detail 20575939

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Old true cooler in the dumpster area - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: Time Extended

45-02-4

Detail 20575946
  • From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. At the back door - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: Time Extended

Oct 8, 2021

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 15

01B-01-4

Detail 20574262

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.tomatillos can damaged at the rim

35A-05-4

Detail 20574267

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 at the back door Admin Complaint

35A-04-4

Detail 20574271

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In the liquor room 4 droppings , 4 droppings in the office Immediate Administrative Complaint per Cindy Ross 2:30 Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 20574261

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooks line make cooler ; sour cream (50°F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48°F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48°F - Cold Holding) ambient temperature of the unit is 55°

29-34-4

Detail 20574274

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the mop sink no back flow protection

53A-05-6

Detail 20574266

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ no manager present

02C-02-5

Detail 20574273

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tamales not dated

16-03-4

Detail 20574270

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Lime build up interior of the machine

35A-03-4

Detail 20574269

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At the bar roach dead on a case smallwares Admin Complaint

08B-38-4

Detail 20574276

Basic - Food stored on floor. Margarita mix at the bar

33-19-4

Detail 20574275

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Remove the leaves

33-11-4

Detail 20574268

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

35B-03-4

Detail 20574264

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door wide open at arrival

08B-39-4

Detail 20574272

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados at the guacamole cart not washed still has the sticker on them, at the cooks line cilantro not washed still in the rubber band bunch

33-30-4

Detail 20574265

Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Old true cooler in the dumpster area

45-02-4

Detail 20574263

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. At the back door

Aug 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 10

02C-01-5

Detail 20414218

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Beef from the 31st

01B-02-5

Detail 20414221

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. True line cooler glass door ambient temperature 58° ; chicken tenders (55°F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (55°F - Cold Holding) unit is down

03A-02-5

Detail 20414222

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. True line cooler glass door ambient temperature 58° ; chicken tenders (55°F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (55°F - Cold Holding)

29-34-4

Detail 20414219

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the mop sink

53A-05-6

Detail 20414224

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

36-22-4

Detail 20414223

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the kitchen

36-62-4

Detail 20414225

Basic - Light not functioning. In the stock room

23-03-4

Detail 20414217

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in the walk in cooler

35B-03-4

Detail 20414220

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Closer is disconnected and the exterior door was left open.

29-20-5

Detail 20414226

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.mop sink at the dumpster not draining