EL HABANERO
74052 OVERSEAS HWY, Key Largo FL 33036 · 305.394.0409
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 7 visits since April 2024
APR 24
AUG 24
JUL 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Food stored on floor. Observed bottle water on floor.
Apr 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by food warmers
Feb 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks.
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.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.200ppm chlorine in triple sink. Water was added to sink 100ppm chlorine
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by food warmers
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
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
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
Jul 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Jul 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed raid spray bottle next to fire s. Operator removed spray bottle during inspection.
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.
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.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified with common name.
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.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under flat grill.
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.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
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.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on 2 units.
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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)
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.
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.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Food stored on floor. Observed raw onions and avocados container stored on floor.
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.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above cooked pork in reach in cooler.
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.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed next to coffee machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in sugar container.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.