HABANEROS MEXICAN TAQUERIA
541 E SAMPLE RD, Pompano Beach FL 33064 · 561.927.8341
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 10 visits since February 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 16 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked rice (91F - Hot Holding) in bowl on shelf in kitchen under no temperature control. Rice cooked less than one hour ago per operator.
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025090159 | Oct 21, 2025 | Feb 2, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee exited the establishment through the back door with gloved hands then returned through the back door with gloved hands and began cutting tripe in kitchen.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked beef stored in direct contact with plastic thank you bag in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator placed in food grade bags.
Ice machine drain line draining into handwash sink in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter. Operator provided.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored in pot of cooked pork in reach in cooler in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket at single door chest freezer in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of tortilla chips stored directly on floor in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tripe thawing in standing water at the triple sink in the kitchen. Operator turned on cold running water.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor in kitchen.
Oct 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed food employee drying hands with yellow wiping cloth and then donning gloves without handwashing in kitchen.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed food employee handling soiled utensils without handwashing in gloved hands then changing gloves and handling food without handwashing washing in kitchen.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed food employee handling personal self phone and then handling cleaned food utensils without handwashing in kitchen.
Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee exit bathroom then enter the food preparation area and handled food utensils without handwashing.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed only handsink in kitchen with lids and squirt bottles in hand sink basin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened employee personal water bottles stored on food storage rack and utensil storage rack in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Observed employee purse stored directly on cleaned bowls at utensil rack in kitchen. 2. Observed employee cell phone stored next to and above cleaned utensils on utensil storage rack in kitchen.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed food employee handling personal cell phone to take a phone call and then handled clean utensils without handwashing.
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. Observed food employee touching ear, then handling clean food utensils without hand washing.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked rice (91F - Hot Holding) in bowl on shelf in kitchen under no temperature control. Rice cooked less than one hour ago per operator.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket on chest freezer in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed stored on food prep table next to cookline in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 1. Observed frozen beef thawing in pot of standing water at shelf near triple sink in kitchen. 2. Observed frozen cooked chicken thawing in standing water at triple sink in kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor next to back door in kitchen. Operator removed.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored at food prep table next to cookline in kitchen.
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw beef stored above container of raw shrimp and container of raw octopus in reach in cooler opposite cook line. Operator reorganized.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal bags stored on canned milk, tamarind, and bagged pinto beans on dry foods storage rack in kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee with loose hair not wearing hair restraint.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw chicken stored above containers of salsa. Operator reorganized.
Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on floor at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor by back exit door.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on food prep table in kitchen.
Jul 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 8, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed from ware washing area and front counter.
Apr 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed from ware washing area and front counter.
Spray bottle containing yellow toxic substance not labeled at the front counter.
Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles and plastic orange juice bottles stored on the floor near front counter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above the cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken being thawed in standing water at the triple sink in the kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor opposite cook line in the kitchen.
Mar 1, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. One handsink removed from front counter and one handsink removed next to triple sink in kitchen.
Ice machine drain line draining into handwash sink in the kitchen.
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/ Observed three employees preparing food and one employee serving and cashiering.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes observed in ceiling tiles in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag and purse stored on opened bag of rice, on storage rack in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on the floor in the kitchen.
Light not functioning. Light burned out at hood above cookline.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen. 2. Bottom door track on double sliding door cooler in kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth hung on faucet at the hand sink in the kitchen.
Feb 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bag of raw chicken not in original package stored on top of bag of cooked potatoes in the chest freezer in the kitchen.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee rinsed soiled single use gloves at the hand sink, dried with paper towels, and then handled clean lids.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. One handsink removed from front counter and one handsink removed next to triple sink in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Wet wiping cloth hung on faucet at hand wash sink in kitchen. 2. Cutting board stored behind hand wash sink faucet in the kitchen.
Ice machine drain line draining into handwash sink in the kitchen.
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/ Observed three employees preparing food and one employee serving and cashiering.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in the kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes observed in ceiling tiles in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag and purse stored on opened bag of rice, on storage rack in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on the floor in the kitchen.
Light not functioning. Light burned out at hood above cookline.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided operator hand wash sign. Operator posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen. 2. Bottom door track on double sliding door cooler in kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of foil stored on the floor underneath utensil rack in the kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth hung on faucet at the hand sink in the kitchen.
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.