HABANERO SALVADOREAN & MEXICAN

Name: HABANERO SALVADOREAN & MEXICAN
Address: 2976 FOWLER ST, FORT MYERS, FL, 33901, US
Rating: 0

2976 FOWLER ST, FORT MYERS, FL 33901

License #4651154

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️

0 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

October 1, 2026 · 4 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food (follow-up)

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HABANERO SALVADOREAN & MEXICAN in FORT MYERS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 0 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 15 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 1, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 100 total violations — 27 critical, 40 major, 33 minor.

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April 7, 2025

The latest inspection on October 1, 2026 shows 4 observation rows: 2 critical, 1 major, and 1 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[24-18-4] Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed plastic utensils food contact side up at register.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomato (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. The operator states in cooler overnight and discarded.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomato (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. The operator states in cooler overnight and discarded.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler not in operation.
[08B-42-4] Food stored outside. Observed cooler with soda and bottled water stored outside of mobile unit.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
[35B-14-4] Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed door and both service openings both open during operation.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[14-12-4] Utensils in poor condition. Knife handles are damaged and not easily cleanable.
[35A-02-7] 10 Live, small flying insects found in mobile unit. Approximately 3 landed on raw pork being prepped.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put gloves on to prep food without washing hands. Educated employee who then washed his hands.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork. The operator corrected the items.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed multiple small flying insects land on pork while operator was prepping. The operator discarded the pork.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cheese (49F - Cold Holding); rice (50F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (53F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. The operator states held overnight and discarded.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (49F - Cold Holding); rice (50F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (53F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. The operator states held overnight and discarded.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees - Manuela Castro and Jose Gaspar.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed unsigned employee health reporting forms.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef with no date marking.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[16-20-4] Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on cutting board, employee removed the phone.
[13-02-4] Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee has hair tie in but long loose hair around edges.
[36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable. There is a hole in floor under prep table.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Cup used to dispense salsa.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Stopped and educated employee who properly washed hands before putting on new pair of gloves.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (56F - Cold Holding) on cutting board. Operator was still cutting meat but placed this portion in the reach in cooler. Observed cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (55F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. The operator states the sliding lid had been open for extended period during lunch. Operator closed lid, educated on keeping closed.
[22-02-4] Cutting board being stored on top of garbage can.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by bucket of chicken and dishes in handwash sink. The operator removed the items.
[45-04-4] Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed fryer on counter opposite side of hood system.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed knife handle touching shredded cheese in roll top reach in cooler. Operator moved item for proper storage.
[50-04-4] Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed no license number on exterior of vehicle.
[35B-14-4] Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed back door of truck as propped open with no screening or protection while unit is preparing food.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no posted choking poster.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee fail to wash hands before putting on gloves and began cooking food on flat top stove.
[27-12-4] Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed no running water on unit. Operator states that clean water tank is not functioning properly and that somebody is coming tomorrow to fix unit.
[11-27-4] 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. Provided Operator with print out.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink as blocked by case of produce and trash can full of dirty water.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator Employee Health Responsibilities (DBPR Form HR 5030-103) and Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (DBPR HR 5030-104) via printouts and email.
[27-09-4] No running water at three-compartment sink.
[53B-03-5] Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee food handler training certificate by EFoodTrainer for Santos Glavez.