Habaneros Mexican Grill in Winter Park
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494 N Semoran Blvd, Winter Park, FL 32792Habaneros Mexican Grill in Winter Park has a record of persistent compliance challenges. Across 21 inspections dating from 2022 to February 2026, the facility accumulated 178 violations, averaging 8.5 per inspection—significantly higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring throughout the facility's inspection history: handwashing and hand/arm washing violations appeared in at least 10 inspections, employee health policy violations in 8 inspections, improper food contact surface conditions in 6 inspections, and improper chemical storage in at least 3 inspections. The most recent inspection on February 5, 2026 documented 21 violations including 2 high-priority findings for management awareness and food contact surfaces, with disposition Inspection Completed - No Further Action. Despite the volume of violations over four years, the facility has not been emergency-closed.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Habaneros Mexican Grill in Winter Park: Comparison to Orange County Averages
Habaneros Mexican Grill in Winter Park: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections35 violations · 21 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Habaneros Mexican Grill in Winter Park: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Habaneros Mexican Grill in Winter Park last inspected?
- Habaneros Mexican Grill in Winter Park was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Habaneros Mexican Grill in Winter Park?
- The most frequently cited violations at Habaneros Mexican Grill in Winter Park are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Habaneros Mexican Grill in Winter Park had?
- Habaneros Mexican Grill in Winter Park has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Habaneros Mexican Grill in Winter Park find?
- Habaneros Mexican Grill in Winter Park was most recently inspected on August 17, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Habaneros Mexican Grill in Winter Park ever been shut down?
- No, Habaneros Mexican Grill in Winter Park has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 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 V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
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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).
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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