EL HABANERO CAFE CUBANO
2814 NORTH ROOSEVELT BOULEVARD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/4/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
- 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 cell phone on preparation table next to slicer machine, operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of potatoes on kitchen floor, operator properly stored it.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensils in standing water at 84°F, operator discarded the water. Corrected On-Site
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink with chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm. Operator add Clorox, recheck 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Employees name Yolanda's Acosta, other food manager present Michel Cabeza date 8/7/24.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues. Observed 2 doors standing reach in freezer interior soiled.
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/18/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 6/24/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Observed reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at front counter.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touching raw animal products and then changed gloves without washing hands. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Discussed with operator and provided email handout.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at front counter.
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/24/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).