Fort Myers, Lee County

HABANERO SALVADOREAN & MEXICAN

2976 FOWLER ST, Fort Myers, FL 33901

FoodMobile MFDV
Latest violations
11
3 High Priority
Jun 8, 2026
City
Fort Myers
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 11

35A-02-7

Detail 24613361

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 10 Live, small flying insects found in mobile unit. Approximately 3 landed on raw pork being prepped. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-08: Observed 3 live small flying insects in mobile unit during callback inspection. Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 24613360

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-08: Observed sour cream - 56F, Raw pork - 59F, and cooked beans 60F in reach in cooler that were stored overnight. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 24613367

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-08: Observed sour cream - 56F, Raw pork - 59F, and cooked beans 60F in reach in cooler. Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 24613357

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-08: Observed no paper towels at handwash sink. Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 24613359

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-08: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 24613365

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-08: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 24613362

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-08: Observed open container of sour cream, no date marking. Admin Complaint

14-11-5

Detail 24613366

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler not in operation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-08: Time Extended

35B-14-4

Detail 24613363

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed door and both service openings both open during operation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-08: When arriving for the callback inspection both windows and door to mobile unit were open. Admin Complaint

22-16-4

Detail 24613364

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-08: Time Extended

14-12-4

Detail 24613358

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Knife handles are damaged and not easily cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-08: Time Extended

Jun 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 16

35A-02-7

Detail 24611973

High Priority - 10 Live, small flying insects found in mobile unit. Approximately 3 landed on raw pork being prepped. Warning

12A-07-5

Detail 24611969

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 24611967

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 24611980

High Priority - 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. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24611979

High Priority - 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. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24611978

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24611968

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24611982

Intermediate - 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. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 24611970

Intermediate - 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. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 24611975

Intermediate - 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. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 24611974

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler not in operation. Warning

08B-42-4

Detail 24611977

Basic - Food stored outside. Observed cooler with soda and bottled water stored outside of mobile unit. Warning

21-04-4

Detail 24611981

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning

35B-14-4

Detail 24611972

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed door and both service openings both open during operation. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 24611971

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning

14-12-4

Detail 24611976

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Knife handles are damaged and not easily cleanable. Warning

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

16-20-4

Detail 24447067

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 24447068

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Time Extended

Mar 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 10

12A-07-5

Detail 24440041

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-20-4

Detail 24440042

High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24440038

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24440036

Intermediate - Cutting board being stored on top of garbage can. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 24440039

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24440044

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-02-4

Detail 24440035

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee has hair tie in but long loose hair around edges. Warning

36-11-4

Detail 24440037

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. There is a hole in floor under prep table. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 24440043

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 24440040

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled. Warning

45-04-4

Detail 24440045

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.

Apr 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 9

35A-05-4

Detail 23676680

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach near service window. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23676687

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice buildup in glass front reach in cooler : raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cantaloupe aqua fresca (49F - Cold Holding). Operator states cooler has been left open for afternoon prep for an extended period of time. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23676686

Intermediate - 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. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 23676682

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23676683

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23676681

Intermediate - 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. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23676688

Intermediate - 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. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23676685

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense bulk salsa. Warning

10-08-5

Detail 23676684

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Warning

Feb 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 7Basic: 1Total: 8

11-27-4

Detail 23429874

Intermediate - 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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-204 for Manager. The manager posted form during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23429868

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 23429870

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23429872

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23429869

Intermediate - 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. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23429875

Intermediate - 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. Printed out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-203 for Manager. The manager filled out form during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23429873

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and pork skin not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23429871

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

Apr 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

51-13-4

Detail 22823947

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: Time Extended

Apr 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 7

35A-05-4

Detail 22816634

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on wall behind grill. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22816636

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in roll top reach in cooler: Queso (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); crema (53F - Cold Holding). Observed in glass front reach in cooler: fresh cantaloupe juice (51F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (50F - Cold Holding). Operator states both items were opened frequently for lunch service. Instructed operator to keep items closed as much as possible. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22816635

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22816633

Intermediate - 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. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22816630

Intermediate - 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. Warning

10-08-5

Detail 22816631

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator moved scoop so handle is no longer in direct contact with ice. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-13-4

Detail 22816632

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning

Jan 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31B-02-4

Detail 22561614

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink. Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22561613

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Observed no written health policy as available at the time of inspection. Admin Complaint

51-13-4

Detail 22561612

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no posted choking poster. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Observed no choking poster. Time Extended

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

12A-07-5

Detail 22376937

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 22376939

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22376941

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Time Extended

53B-03-5

Detail 22376936

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Time Extended

50-04-4

Detail 22376940

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Time Extended

35B-14-4

Detail 22376942

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Time Extended

51-13-4

Detail 22376938

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no posted choking poster. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Time Extended

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 4Total: 12

12A-07-5

Detail 22375550

High Priority - 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. Warning

27-12-4

Detail 22375545

High Priority - 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. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22375549

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22375546

Intermediate - 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. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22375547

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22375551

Intermediate - 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. Warning

27-09-4

Detail 22375543

Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink. Warning

53B-03-5

Detail 22375541

Intermediate - 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. Warning

10-06-5

Detail 22375552

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-04-4

Detail 22375542

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation Warning

35B-14-4

Detail 22375544

Basic - 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. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 22375548

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no posted choking poster. Repeat Violation Warning

Jul 12, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

50-04-4

Detail 21185271

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

51-13-4

Detail 21185272

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation

Jun 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

50-04-4

Detail 21155692

Basic - 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 (4651154) posted on outside of vehicle.

51-13-4

Detail 21155691

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no posted choking poster.

Aug 27, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.