HABANEROS MEXICAN GRILL #5
829 EYRIE DR, Oviedo FL 32765 · 407-365-7877
Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 37 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. - wall above clock across from bag in box soda shelf - door jamb at liquor closet - back door frame - corner of hallway to walk-in cooler
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
6 cases · $5,160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024047136 | Jun 17, 2024 | Jan 14, 2025 | $400 |
| 4--2023060143 | Oct 3, 2023 | Nov 20, 2023 | $400 |
| 4--2017037001 | Jun 14, 2017 | Sep 20, 2017 | $1,560 |
| 4--2017007725 | Dec 22, 2016 | Mar 29, 2017 | $800 |
| 4--2016051276 | Aug 22, 2016 | Nov 22, 2016 | $1,600 |
| 4--2015004754 | Dec 10, 2014 | Feb 13, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Eye drops stored inside reach in cooler Medicine bottle stored over meat cutter machine, removed
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cream in walk in cooler. Removed
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse., black beans 45 F kept for 4 hrs all kept in make table across from pizza oven., raw burger 48 F kept cold holding for 1hr Raw chicken 47F kept in cooling drawers under grill for 6 hrs Raw sliced meat 49 kept in cooling drawers under grill kept for 6hrs
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pico 45F kept for 1hr, black beans 45 F kept for 4 hrs all kept in make table across from pizza oven., raw burger 48 F kept cold holding for 1hr. Rechecked after placed in cooler al, items 40 to 43F Raw chicken 47F kept in cooling drawers under grill for 6 hrs Raw sliced meat 49 kept in cooling drawers under grill kept for 6hrs
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Manager washed hands in three compartment sink at bar.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards in cook line Soda nozzles in bar area have mold like substance
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels on hand sink in cook line entrance, replaced
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Small make table across from pizza oven with temperature of 56F
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken on wall under utility sink in dish area
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook preparing orders while wearing a watch, removed
Equipment in poor repair. Handle on faucet in hand sink located in cook line
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Pineapple water stored in walk in cooler floor. Oil on floor on dry storage, pick up Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Zap stored over ice machine, removed
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves on reach in cooler located across from oven in cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like substance on wall under utility sink on dish are
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak from hand sink located in kitchen entrance
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 23 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate17 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 animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw fish over flour tortillas in walk-in cooler - raw shell eggs stored over sauces in walk-in cooler.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board at salsa station. - can opener (COS) - soda gun nozzles ( COS)
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - interior of ice machine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle of blue liquid
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - drink stored next to clean cups in server area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors in kitchen area
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. - sever area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave next to salsa station - microwave on cooks line
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. - hand sink on cooks line
Open dumpster lid.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - forks stored at expo.
Stored food not covered. - food stored in walk-in freezer.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. - men's restroom
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
May 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Drawer under grill observed raw beef stored on bottom of raw chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded beef (111F - Hot Holding) Operator stated that they forget to turn the hot table on and they reheat it to 165.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at kitchen.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Walk-in cooler shelves.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed employee drop the ready to early food into a white cloth to move it to the plate,spoke to the manager to educate and he immediately take an action.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table kitchen area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink top of make table. Operator discarded it.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom of make table door broken,gasket torn at the walk-in freezer door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed bags of iced stored on floor at the walk-in freezer.
Light not functioning. Multiple missing throughout kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves.
Stored food not covered. Food stored at the reach-in freezer not covered.
The hoods
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs over birria sauce in walk in cooler. Manager moved
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - squeeze bottles with blue liquid
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - inside bulk flour
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. - ceiling over ware wash station shows signs of water damage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - jackets on shelf at dry storage. Manager removed.
Equipment in poor repair. - cookline cooler door falls off hinge when opened
Hole in or other damage to wall. - below hand wash sink at cookline
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - rack next to cookline - walk in cooler shelves soiled
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - hand wash sink plumbing leaking onto floor at server station
Jun 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. - Taco cooler, middle door not secured on hinge - taco cooler gasket torn
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below ice machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - inside cabinets soiled of unused cooler on cook line - bottom shelf of prep table - walk in cooler shelves solied - walk in cooler fans dusty
Jun 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 10 plus under prep sink - 10 plus on boxes of togo container __ Total 20 small flying insects
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw burger over raw fish in taco cooler
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - flying insect spray and WD-40 on storage rack above bagged flour
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - Joel S. Expired 11/30/20 - Marco Q. Expired 4/28/24
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand wash sink at cook line storing cooked shrimp with ice in cooling process - hand wash sink at bar used as dump sink - hand wash sink at bar used as drain for ice crusher machine
No certified food manager for establishment. 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 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/ - 6 employees working
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - cell phone and glasses on shelf above dry seasoning
Equipment in poor repair. - Taco cooler, middle door not secured on hinge - taco cooler gasket torn
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below ice machine
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. - bulk dry seasoning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - bar hand wash sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - inside cabinets soiled of unused cooler on cook line - bottom shelf of prep table - walk in cooler shelves solied - walk in cooler fans dusty
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - bar cooler beer bottle chutes
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - taco cooler
Dec 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - taco cooler
Equipment in poor repair. - gasket torn reach in cooler
Hole in or other damage to wall. - below triple sink
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - gasket of reach in cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - bar reach in cooler
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. - office storage area
Dec 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority0 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. - cook handled raw chicken, then handled clean plates - employee handled raw fish, then handled ready to eat items at taco station
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. - cook wiped gloved hands during food prep and then handled clean plates
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - sliced cheese together with raw pork - cooked pork with raw pork
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. - salsa in walk in cooler - enchilada sauce
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - raw beef (42f-49f - Cold Holding) - queso (46f-51f - Cold Holding) manager states brought for prep. <4 hours -Cook line cooler. - chicken (46f-47f - Cold Holding) - steak (46f-47f - Cold Holding) - burger (46f-47f - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. - beef 145 at 11:40. Manager states reheated at 10am. Later temperature read 155f-193f at 12:25
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - queso (128f-130f - Hot Holding). Manager turned up heating unit to max
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - taco cooler
Dead roaches on premises. - 1 below storage shelf. Employee cleaned up - 2 in electrical box below food prep counter
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - employee drink on counter in server station
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - plastic cups in server station
Equipment in poor repair. - gasket torn reach in cooler
Hole in or other damage to wall. - below triple sink
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. - dry spice
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - gasket of reach in cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - bar reach in cooler
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. - office storage area
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed avocado over ready to eat items
Oct 3, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting boards at cookline
Jug containing toxic substance not labeled. - oven cleaner in sterlite jug
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - caulk cracked at wall and door jam to liquor closet - wallboard not sealed at junctures in back hallway near walk in cooler
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. - spice barrel
Food stored on floor. - in walk in freezer
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - gaskets on prep cooler - door handles on prep cooler - opening of icemachine
shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - below table near fajita meat slicer
Oct 3, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 28 violations recorded, 8 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
8 High priority5 Intermediate15 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. - cook
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. - cook touched face then continued to handle food without washing hands
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. - cooks plating and garnishing tacos with barehands - server cutting and plating avocados with barehands
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 7 on the wall paintings across from bag in box soda shelf - 10 in liquor closet - 8 in back area where canned foods are stored - 2 near dishmachine
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 3 on the underside of shelf in server area - 2 on the wall behind spice rack - 4 on underside of cookline table where tortillas and fajita pans are stored - 8 on top exterior of cabinet between expediting area and cookline - 10 on shelf of cabinet in expediting area where dry foods are stored - 4 behind wall board in hallway to walk in cooler - 1 on the wall near back door - 2 on the floor behind kegs - 2 on back door frame
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. - wall above clock across from bag in box soda shelf - door jamb at liquor closet - back door frame - corner of hallway to walk-in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - housemade salsa, 48F; milk 47F; flan, 45F; less than 4 hours, double door cooler in server area - homemade salsa in walk in cooler 46f-50f no date marking. Manager states all made in the morning.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - paint can stored on shelf near tortillas
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting boards at cookline
Jug containing toxic substance not labeled. - oven cleaner in sterlite jug
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - expediting area
No soap provided at handwash sink. - cookine
Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. - hot water shut off at expediting area sink
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
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - caulk cracked at wall and door jam to liquor closet - wallboard not sealed at junctures in back hallway near walk in cooler
Dead roaches on premises. - 4 inside unused warming cabinet in expediting area - 2 on the floor under canned foods rack - 5 on the floor under and behind bag in box soda shelves
Employee eating while preparing food.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - phone, keys stored on box of tortilla chips
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - bracelets
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. - spice barrel
Food stored on floor. - in walk in freezer
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. - spices at side of cookline
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - gaskets on prep cooler - door handles on prep cooler - opening of icemachine
Water draining onto floor surface. - three compartment sink
shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - below table near fajita meat slicer
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.