El Habanero Cafe Cubano in Key West
2814 North Roosevelt Boulevard, Key West, FL 33040
El Habanero Cafe Cubano in Key West has recorded 11 inspections since 2021 with 49 total violations, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection—below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been cited in 7 of the 11 inspections, with recurring findings in handwashing facilities (cited in at least 3 inspections), shell stock requirements (4 inspections), consumer advisory failures (5 inspections), and employee health policy violations (appearing in at least 2 inspections). A notable spike occurred on July 22, 2025, when 30 violations were documented in a single routine inspection, including high-priority findings for management awareness, shell stock requirements, chemical storage, and employee health policy. The most recent inspection on January 26, 2026 found 9 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: January 26, 2026
El Habanero Cafe Cubano in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
El Habanero Cafe Cubano in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (11)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
El Habanero Cafe Cubano in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Habanero Cafe Cubano in Key West last inspected?
- El Habanero Cafe Cubano in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Habanero Cafe Cubano in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Habanero Cafe Cubano in Key West are: Consumer advisory, Toilet facilities, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has El Habanero Cafe Cubano in Key West had?
- El Habanero Cafe Cubano in Key West has had 11 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Habanero Cafe Cubano in Key West find?
- El Habanero Cafe Cubano in Key West was most recently inspected on January 26, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Habanero Cafe Cubano in Key West ever been shut down?
- No, El Habanero Cafe Cubano in Key West has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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