EL HABANERO CAFE CUBANO

EL HABANERO CAFE CUBANO maintains a 2.5/5 food safety rating based on 5 health department inspections in KEY WEST. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 5 reports on file

2814 NORTH ROOSEVELT BOULEVARD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)

Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/26/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13468839

Met Inspection Standards

4 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 fish thawed in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee removed fish from the packaging. Corrected On-Site
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at front counter.
22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer has accumulation of soil residues, located at front counter.
06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawed in standing water at 3 compartment sink. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee removed item and placed it in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

7/22/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10892017

Met Inspection Standards

4 high, 1 int, 8 basic

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.

3/4/2025· 1y ago

1 high, 1 int, 4 basic

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.

12/18/2024· 1y 2mo ago

1 high, 3 basic

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**

6/24/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8355308

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 2 basic

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.