Habanero's Cocina Mexicana in Orlando
Last inspected:
12185 Collegiate Way, Orlando, FL 32817Habanero's Cocina Mexicana in Orlando has accumulated 365 violations across 44 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.3 per visit. The facility was shut down five times for rodent, fly, and roach activity. State records show two fire safety violations, including frayed electrical wires and a gas-powered pressure washer stored at the breaker panel. The restaurant has faced eight disciplinary actions totaling $5,000 in fines, with repeated callback inspections in recent years indicating ongoing compliance challenges.
Most recent closure: July 9, 2024 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Habanero's Cocina Mexicana in Orlando: Comparison to Orange County Averages
This Facility
8.3
violations / inspection
8.3 violations per inspection
Orange County Avg
5.9
violations / inspection
5.9 county average
This Facility
5
emergency closures
5 closures
Orange County Avg
0.12
closures / facility
0.12 county average
Habanero's Cocina Mexicana in Orlando: Emergency Closure History (5)
Habanero's Cocina Mexicana in Orlando: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (8)
Total fines on record: $5,000.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024041925 | $1,500.00 | Jul 9, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2022047705 | $1,500.00 | Aug 29, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 4--2022054715 | — | Oct 31, 2022 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2022008027 | $800.00 | Feb 4, 2022 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2022029012 | $400.00 | Apr 8, 2022 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2022016614 | $200.00 | Feb 3, 2022 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2020009223 | $400.00 | Feb 11, 2020 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2016004147 | $200.00 | Dec 9, 2015 | Fort Lauderdale |
Habanero's Cocina Mexicana in Orlando: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 47-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only. Cord to Hobart cheese grader covered wires are exposed as the cover has cracked in 3 places recommended replacing cord
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 49-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Flammables stored/debris present in meter room. For reporting purposes only. Gas powered pressure washer stored at the breaker panel at the back door
Legal Basis: Reporting: (6) Attics, basements, boiler rooms, meter rooms, laundry rooms, and storage rooms shall be kept clean and free of debris and flammables. For reporting purposes only.
Habanero's Cocina Mexicana in Orlando: Full Inspection History — DBPR (44)
— 3 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections34 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 14 inspections57 violations · 40 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Emergency order recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Emergency order recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections28 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections26 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections15 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 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.
— 2 inspections28 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Habanero's Cocina Mexicana in Orlando: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Habanero's Cocina Mexicana in Orlando last inspected?
- Habanero's Cocina Mexicana in Orlando was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 10, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Habanero's Cocina Mexicana in Orlando last shut down?
- Habanero's Cocina Mexicana in Orlando was last shut down on July 9, 2024 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Habanero's Cocina Mexicana in Orlando?
- The most frequently cited violations at Habanero's Cocina Mexicana in Orlando are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Habanero's Cocina Mexicana in Orlando had?
- Habanero's Cocina Mexicana in Orlando has had 44 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Habanero's Cocina Mexicana in Orlando find?
- Habanero's Cocina Mexicana in Orlando was most recently inspected on December 10, 2025 with 7 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Habanero's Cocina Mexicana in Orlando ever been shut down?
- Yes, Habanero's Cocina Mexicana in Orlando has been emergency-closed 5 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- Has Habanero's Cocina Mexicana in Orlando had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Habanero's Cocina Mexicana in Orlando has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Habanero's Cocina Mexicana in Orlando faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Habanero's Cocina Mexicana in Orlando has 8 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $5,000.00 in fines.
- How much has Habanero's Cocina Mexicana in Orlando been fined?
- Habanero's Cocina Mexicana in Orlando has been fined a total of $5,000.00 across 8 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Habanero's Cocina Mexicana in Orlando operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Habanero's Mexican Grill (2019-2019).
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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).
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