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EL HABANERO CAFE CUBANO

EL HABANERO CAFE CUBANO maintains a 2.1/5 food safety rating based on 4 health department inspections in KEY WEST. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

2814 NORTH ROOSEVELT BOULEVARD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10892017

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ac vent soiled and rusted located by front counter.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean fork, knives, spoons stored in a tray in the front counter area.
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Observed light burned out in the kitchen area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled in the front area.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened pear container inside of the glass reach in cooler.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sugar container not covered in the front counter area, flour bag in the prep area.Manager covered. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar, oil container not labeled.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of Pepto bismol inside of the front counter reach in cooler.
  • 01B-04-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed pork tamales from an unapproved source.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked Ground beef (49 F - Cold Holding) done three days ago.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Ground beef (49 F - Cold Holding) done three days ago..
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Soap container not labeled located in the 3 compartment sink.

Inspection Date: 3/4/2025

  • 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.

Inspection Date: 12/18/2024

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 6/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8355308

  • 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.