HABANEROS MEXICAN TAQUERIA
541 East Sample Road
Pompano Beach, Florida, 33064
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 11/6/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 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 employee personal bags stored on canned milk, tamarind, and bagged pinto beans on dry foods storage rack in kitchen.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee with loose hair not wearing hair restraint.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw beef stored above container of raw shrimp and container of raw octopus in reach in cooler opposite cook line. Operator reorganized. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/6/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/19/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on floor at front counter.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor by back exit door.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on food prep table in kitchen.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw chicken stored above containers of salsa. Operator reorganized. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/19/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/9/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 5/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed from ware washing area and front counter. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: Per plan review operator to provide, updated floor plans and menu. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/8/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles and plastic orange juice bottles stored on the floor near front counter. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the kitchen. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above the cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken being thawed in standing water at the triple sink in the kitchen. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor opposite cook line in the kitchen. Warning
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed from ware washing area and front counter. Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing yellow toxic substance not labeled at the front counter. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/30/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 3/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes observed in ceiling tiles in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes observed in ceiling tiles in kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag and purse stored on opened bag of rice, on storage rack in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: Employee purse stored on box of green peppers in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on the floor in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: Bagged onions and boxed green peppers stored on floor in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Light burned out at hood above cookline. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: Basic - Light not functioning. Light burned out at hood above cookline. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen. 2. Bottom door track on double sliding door cooler in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen. 2. Bottom door track on double sliding door cooler in kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth hung on faucet at the hand sink in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: Wet wiping cloths stored on top of ice machine. **Time Extended**
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. One handsink removed from front counter and one handsink removed next to triple sink in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. One handsink removed from front counter and one handsink removed next to triple sink in kitchen. Admin Complaint
- 31A-10-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ice machine drain line draining into handwash sink in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: Intermediate - Ice machine drain line draining into handwash sink in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed three employees preparing food and one employee serving and cashiering. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed three employees preparing food and one employee serving and cashiering. **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/1/2024 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 2/23/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
9
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in the kitchen. Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes observed in ceiling tiles in kitchen. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag and purse stored on opened bag of rice, on storage rack in kitchen. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on the floor in the kitchen. Warning
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Light burned out at hood above cookline. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided operator hand wash sign. Operator posted. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen. 2. Bottom door track on double sliding door cooler in kitchen. Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of foil stored on the floor underneath utensil rack in the kitchen. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth hung on faucet at the hand sink in the kitchen. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bag of raw chicken not in original package stored on top of bag of cooked potatoes in the chest freezer in the kitchen. Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee rinsed soiled single use gloves at the hand sink, dried with paper towels, and then handled clean lids. Warning
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. One handsink removed from front counter and one handsink removed next to triple sink in kitchen. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Wet wiping cloth hung on faucet at hand wash sink in kitchen. 2. Cutting board stored behind hand wash sink faucet in the kitchen. Warning
- 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Ice machine drain line draining into handwash sink in the kitchen. Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed three employees preparing food and one employee serving and cashiering. Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/23/2024 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 9 basic).