HABANERO'S COCINA MEXICANA
12185 COLLEGIATE WAY, Orlando FL 32817 · 407-756-9609
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
■ Ordered shut JUL 9, 2024
The state ordered this kitchen closed. No return visit has cleared it to reopen, so it may not be trading.
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Observed: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on walking cooler wall facing the cook line. 1 live roach on floor behind cooling drawers in cook line 1live roach on reach in freezer gasket 2 live roaches on floor under chemicals located in dish area Total = 5 live roaches Priority: High Priority
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
7 cases · $4,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024041925 | Jul 9, 2024 | Oct 22, 2024 | $1,500 |
| 4--2022047705 | Aug 29, 2022 | Feb 15, 2023 | $1,500 |
| 4--2022054715 | Oct 31, 2022 | Dec 9, 2022 | — |
| 4--2022008027 | Feb 4, 2022 | Aug 11, 2022 | $800 |
| 4--2022029012 | Apr 8, 2022 | Jun 27, 2022 | $400 |
| 4--2022016614 | Feb 3, 2022 | Apr 21, 2022 | $200 |
| 4--2016004147 | Dec 9, 2015 | Mar 25, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Carnitas with date of 7-3-2026
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Carnitas with date marked of 7-3-2026
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine sanitizer bucket with over 200 ppm. Rechecked after water added 100 ppm
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over suppression system
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In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handles of tongs in tomatoes, raw chicken chorizo, raw beef
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light stored over tea bags, operator removed.Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Jul 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw steak stored over unwashed cilantro in walk in cooler. Properly placed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked Birria from 7-1-2026 Cooked chicken 7-3-2026 Ground beef 7-3 2026
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked Birria from 7-1-2026 Cooked chicken 7-3-2026 Ground beef 7-3 2026
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control. Shredded cheese and guacamole brought out at 11:00 @am.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trays stored on top of hand sink located in dish area. Removed
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof for two new employees.
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. No proof for new server.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Most items not date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over suppression system
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored over soda boxes in servers station.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys stored over salt in cook line, removed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee with bracelet, employee removed Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken and beef in same shelve as onions, properly stored
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in walk in freezer. Properly stored
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Queso and sauces no date marked
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.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook with bracelet, removed Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Gasket on reach in cooler across from oven
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in walk in freezer
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine three compartment sink located at bar with ppm of over 200 ppm. Operator drained some of the water and add more water. Rechecked 100 ppm Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink located by fountain machine upon severs station blocked by a cart.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan made two days ago no date marked, queso prepared 4 days ago no date marked, black beans made 2days ago no date marked. Operator labeled them.Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee open cup located next to cutting board on prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal sauce stored over chiles in reach in cooler next to steam well.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Tongs handle in raw chicken, sliced tomatoes
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in both bathrooms.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves have some debris and are rusted.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Cleaned forks facing up.
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken, beef, black beans. Operator covered
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt, pepper, garlic powder, chile powder no label. Operator labeled Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteRepeat Violation**
employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle stored over cooked potatoes in reach in freezer. Removed Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork stored over tortillas in walk in freezer.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Birria meat with date marking of 1-27-2025
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes kept in reach in color next to steam well, kept for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 74F, shredded lettuce kept in reach in cooler located next to steam well with temperature of 55F. Sliced tomatoes were discarded m sliced lettuce will be discarded after 4 hrs.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler located next to steam well has debris.
Stored food not covered. Cooked beef and raw meats stored in walk in freezer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk garlic powder, pepper, consommé no label.
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To Go bags used to store raw beef in drawer cooler at cook line
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon in cooler drawer at cook line next to cooked pork in open bags
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened on 9/15 per manager at server area
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. Provided form
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical bottle not labeled at warehouse wash area
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. Salmon at cook line. Packages has must be removed from packaging before thawing. Salmon at 38F
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open drink in server area
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at server station wet nesting.
Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Light in dry storage area missing end cap
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line across from rolling oven
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler has rusted shelves at cook line across from rolling oven
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken and chorizo thawing in sink with no running water
Jul 10, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 9, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 13 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Observed: 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. Chlorine dishwasher with 0 ppm. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on walking cooler wall facing the cook line. 1 live roach on floor behind cooling drawers in cook line 1live roach on reach in freezer gasket 2 live roaches on floor under chemicals located in dish area Total = 5 live roaches Priority: High Priority
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items kept on make table located in expo window for less than 4 hours in cooler that lid was removed. Tomatoes 77F, shredded cheese 63F, lettuce 52F, guacamole 54F, sour cream 48F. Tomatoes were placed in other cooler for rapid cooling and lid was placed on top of cooler to bring down temperature. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some training missing completion date and others with expiration day of two years. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Ceiling tile missing by back exit door Priority: Basic
Observed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Priority: Basic
Observed: Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on crown molding under extinguisher located in cook line 2 egg sacks on floor located behind cooling drawers in cook line 2 dead roaches on wall behind ice machine 1 dead roach on floor between flat top and stove 1 dead roach under prep table that has plates 2 dead roaches on floor behind reach in freezer 1 dead roach on floor between fryer and table oven Total = 8 dead roaches 2 egg sacks Priority: Basic
Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.Gap on side of back exit door. Priority: Basic
Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.Gap on side of back exit door. Priority: Basic
Observed: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bucket of lard kept on walk in cooler floor. Margarita mix kept on bar floor under three bay sink. Priority: Basic
Observed: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open drink stored over make table that has guacamole, our cream in expo line. Priority: Basic
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork been thawed at room temperature in prep sink located by walk in cooler. Priority: Basic
Observed: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak from pipe under three bay sink Priority: Basic
Nov 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.Coffee left on dish area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Reach in cooler that has pico
Nov 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate7 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.Dish aching chlorine with 0 ppm.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 8 small flying insects on towel left on rack on dish area.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.Raw burger stored over ready to eat vegetable on reach in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.Raw beef stored over unwashed onions on walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Flan made on Friday and black beans with no date marked.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.Coffee left on dish area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Standing water on bar floor.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Reach in cooler that has pico
Stored food not covered.Raw burger meat stored on reach in freezer.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm 100 ppm
Aug 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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/
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make table and at steam table
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at cooks line is soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler at cooks line next to steam table has soiled gaskets Under flat grill is soiled
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler next to steam table at cooks line
Aug 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pork,ground beef,shredded beef,shredded chicken,raw shell eggs,temping between 47F-53F.Per operator food has been in walk in cooler overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork,ground beef,shredded beef,shredded chicken,raw shell eggs,temping between 47F-53F.Per operator food has been in walk in cooler overnight
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at cooks line blocked by large cooking pot and trash can
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/
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make table and at steam table
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler temperature at 60F
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor at cooks line Sauce at prep area 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. Scoop handle in direct contact with beans in the storage room
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at cooks line is soiled
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At women's bathroom. Printed operator hand washing sign
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler at cooks line next to steam table has soiled gaskets Under flat grill is soiled
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler next to steam table at cooks line
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.