HABANEROS CATERING
3307 TAMIAMI TRAIL, East Naples FL 34112 · 239-302-6206
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table cooler pico de gallo (46F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding).
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022015709 | Mar 3, 2022 | Jun 2, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. There are unwrapped apples on the front counter available for customer self service. Operator washed and plastic wrapped the apples.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance on the water drip line inside the ice machine.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. There are sandwiches, cut fruit, tuna salad and salads that are prepared on site for customer self service that are missing the required minimum labeling.
Dec 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Operator unable to provide proof that all employees are informed of their health reporting responsibilities. Provided operator with employee health reporting form.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. There are multiple items in the reach in cooler in front of the ice machine that are packaged on site and provided for customer self service without the minimum required labeling.
Aug 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table cooler pico de gallo (46F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding).
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with a choking poster.
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. There is a unwrapped apple available for customer self service at the front counter.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance on the water line inside the ice maker.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. There are single service containers stored not inverted on a shelf by the walk in cooler. Operator inverted the containers.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. There are unwrapped single service spoons and forks provided for customer self service with the food contact surface up. Operator inverted the spoons and forks.
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. There are sandwiches, cut fruit, salads, yogurt and seafood cocktails in a glass door reach in cooler for customer self service without the required minimum label information.
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. There are breads in direct contact with a non-foodgrade bag in the walk-in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. The door gasket on the walk-in cooler is damaged.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. There are salads, sandwiches, cut fruit and yogurts in the self serve reach in cooler lacking the required minimum labeling for foods prepared on site for customer self service.
Jul 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk-in cooler raw egg yolks are stored over cooked shrimp and surimi. Operator moved items to proper storage.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. The light in the walk-in cooler has no protective cover.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. The light in the walk-in cooler does not work.
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.