Habaneros Mexican Grill, 12201 University Blvd, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Habaneros Mexican Grill
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 12201 University Blvd, Orlando, FL 32817
License #: 5810495
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 7/3/2012

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Inspection findings

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  • Ceiling tile missing. Dish machine.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.Glasses Not protected from splash at bar hand sink.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Hand sink in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Fan covers in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. AC vent dusty.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink stored next to clean glasses at bar.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Joel Garcia expired 5/7/12.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelets. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Raw chicken in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Cook line reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Display reach-in cooler at bar.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cut tomatoes in reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Walk-in cooler racks.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Raw fish in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Spray bottle with dark purple liquid. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
7/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Hand sink at cook line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Small reach-in cooler at cook line. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Fan covers in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing chicken wearing a bracelet.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Display reach-in cooler.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Prep unit.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Small reach-in at cook line.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Spray bottle with blue liquid. Front counter.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Spray bottle with purple liquid. Dish area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Chicken prepared 1/24/12 not dated in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour container.
1/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. manager unaware how to calibrate the thermometer
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. beans covered in the walk in freezer corrective action taken removed covers. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. chips unpackaged in trash can or grey container
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. chicken raw non commercially wrapped over beef in the walk in freezer. provided safe refrigerator storage form
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. rear door in disrepair, does not seal
9/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. FRIED BEANS IN WIC COOLING OVERNIGHT 47-48 Corrected On Site. MGR DISCARDED IN TRASH CAN IN FRONT OF INSPECTOR EXPLAINED COOLING PARAMETORS
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.COOK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.COOK PUTON NEW GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.COOK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.SHREDED BEEF AT 45 IN W LK IN COOLER STORED OVERNIGHT Corrected On Site. MGR DISCARDED
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.SOUR CREAM AND RAW CKN BREAST AT 44-45 IN REACH IN COOLER AS PER MGR LESSVTHANV4 HRS ADVISED TO RAPIDLY COOL TOB41 OR COLDER
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW CHICKEN BAGS STORED OVER RTE CORN CHIPS BOX IN WIF Corrected On Site.
4/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. COOKING WINE SQUEEZE BOTTEL Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.PLASTIC SODA BAGS OUT OF BOX ON FLOOR
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.AT SERVER STATION Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.WHITE
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. TO GO PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS USED FOR FOOD (MEAT)STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER
  • Observed REACH -in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.ON LINE
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.PLASTIC SPATULA Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.SOILED CUTTING BOARD
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SOILED REACH IN COOLER GASKIT
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. COFFEE FILTERS IN STORAGE ROOM NOT COVERED
  • Ceiling tile missing.IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER
  • Light not functioning.HOOD LIGHT
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.BIG FIVE
11/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.SALT
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.CHICKEN AT 45 Corrected On Site.MGR CHANGED ICE
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.2 BOXES IN WIF Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.COOK Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.TORN GASKITS ON 2 RICS ON LINE
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.RIC GASKITS
  • Drain cover(s) missing.BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
3/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.MILK
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Corrected On Site.REHEATED TO 165 AND THEN WILL USE ICE STICK AND ICE BATH TO CHILL PRODUCT QUICKLY
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.SEVERAL PLACES ON BOTTOM SHELFS IN THE KITCHEN
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.RIC ON LINE
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.RIC ON LINE
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.CUTTING BOARDS
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.HOOD FILTERS
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Light not functioning.HOOD LIGHT
12/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/29/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/5/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 10/23/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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