HABANOS BOBA MANATEA
86700 OVERSEAS HWY LOT B, Islamorada FL 33036 · 3059020983
Last inspected Sep 30, 2025 · 5 visits since September 2023
SEP 23
FEB 24
AUG 24
SEP 25
— STEADY
4 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Rotten wood above triple sink
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under air conditioning unit near triple sink
Aug 23, 2024Inspection 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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Apr 30, 2024□ 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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Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
Feb 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. The fenced area outside the back door is used for food storage, frying food and single service storage. Wood fence walls and plywood ceiling with large gaps and opening with environmental contamination
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Surakan
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.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
Food being prepared in a room that has a wood fence in place of all or part of a wall and plywood ceiling. Observed a fryer and food cooking in it in an area that is not fully enclosed. This area is a fenced in area with a plywood ceiling at the Back door area that is label as storage and mop sink on approved plans. The area is open to environmental contamination. There should be no food storage or preparation in the area.
Food being prepared outside.
Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Food being stored in a room that has a wood fence in place of all or part of a wall and plywood ceiling. Observed a fryer and food cooking in it in an area that is not fully enclosed. This area is a fenced in area with a plywood ceiling at the Back door area that is label as storage and mop sink on approved plans. The area is open to environmental contamination. Observed plastic oil container, teriyaki glaze, bottles of soy sauce stored in the fenced area
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Food being prepared in a room that has a wood fence in place of all or part of a wall and plywood ceiling.. This area is a fenced in area with a plywood ceiling at the Back door area that is label as storage and mop sink on approved plans. The area is open to environmental contamination. Due to walls of wood fencing and gaps in fence.
Sep 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
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 eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Rice in cooker next to handwash sink
Single-service articles improperly stored in area not fully enclosed that has signs of environmental contamination on packages of single service items, cups, take out containers.
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.