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EL HABANERO

Food safety records indicate EL HABANERO in KEY LARGO has 5 inspections with a 2.7/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 5 reports on file

Overseas Highway
Florida, 33037
Monroe County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/13/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13462508

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 06-09-1:Basic - 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. Packages were cut open but not removed from the packaging. Operator states she was unaware of the regulation and took all fish out of packaging during inspection Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-06-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed a 100 gallon propane tank that is not a temporary connection to the MFDV Warning
  • 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw poultry over raw beef in refrigerator. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Warning
  • 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.200ppm chlorine in triple sink . Water was added to sink 100ppm chlorine Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by food warmers Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Repeat Violation Warning

7/16/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 13461831

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease accumulation on top of the stove. Also observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler across 3 compartment sink. Also observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**

7/15/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10895277

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 2 int, 7 basic

  • 06-09-1:Basic - 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. Observed raw mahi filets still on ROP packages on standing unit. Operator cut packages during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under flat grill.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag stored on top of food container, operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease accumulation on top of the stove. Also observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler across 3 compartment sink. Also observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on 2 units.
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed raid spray bottle next to fire s. Operator removed spray bottle during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above cheese inside standing reach in cooler, operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (98F - Hot Holding) next to stove, as per operator less than 2 hours. Operator moved food to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork not date marked on reach in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours. Operator dated during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified with common name. Corrected On-Site

8/23/2024· 1y 6mo ago

4/15/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8334955

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in sugar container. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above cooked pork in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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.
  • 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed next to coffee machine.