Habanero Grill in Palm Bay

Last inspected:

1851 Palm Bay Rd Ste 2, Palm Bay, FL 32905
Overview

Habanero Grill in Palm Bay has accumulated 166 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.7 per visit. The facility has not faced emergency closures or fire safety violations. The most frequently cited issues involve proper hand and arm washing, employee health policies, and food contact surfaces. Recent inspections from 2024 through early 2026 show the violation rate trending downward, with most inspections resulting in no further action.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

29Inspections
166Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Habanero Grill in Palm Bay: Comparison to Brevard County Averages

This Facility 5.7 violations / inspection 5.7 violations per inspection
Brevard County Avg 5.94 violations / inspection 5.94 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Brevard County Avg 0.16 closures / facility 0.16 county average

Habanero Grill in Palm Bay: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)

— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections31 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Habanero Grill in Palm Bay: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Habanero Grill in Palm Bay last inspected?
Habanero Grill in Palm Bay was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 30, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Habanero Grill in Palm Bay?
The most frequently cited violations at Habanero Grill in Palm Bay are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Employee health policy.
How many health inspections has Habanero Grill in Palm Bay had?
Habanero Grill in Palm Bay has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Habanero Grill in Palm Bay find?
Habanero Grill in Palm Bay was most recently inspected on January 30, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Habanero Grill in Palm Bay ever been shut down?
No, Habanero Grill in Palm Bay has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
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 V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.

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