HABANERO MEXICAN GRILL INC.
PASSMonday, October 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-302.11-P
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
In the walk in refrigerator there was raw chicken and raw beef stored directly above RTE foods. In a reach in refigerator on the first floor there were raw shell eggs stored directly over RTE produce and tortillas. The inspector had to instruct the person in charge to fix the hierarchy in the cooler units. Store raw proteins by their proper cooking temperatures and below RTE foods.
Why This Matters
DIRECT CONTAMINATION PATH: Raw chicken contains Salmonella (23% of samples) and Campylobacter (71% of samples). One drop of raw chicken juice can contaminate entire shelf below. Results in 1-3 million US illnesses annually.
Code Requirements
REORGANIZE IMMEDIATELY - Top to bottom: Ready-to-eat foods, Fish/Seafood (145°F), Whole meat/pork (145°F), Ground meat (155°F), Poultry (165°F) on bottom. Use separate coolers if needed. Cover all foods. Train all staff on proper order.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Person in charge was unable to answer correctly the symptoms and illnesses that requre reporting to the regulatory authority and that would require exclusion or restriction of employees. The person in charge was unable to answer correctly the minimum cooking temperatures of chicken or whole muscle beef; the person in charge was unable to answer correctly the correct cold and hot holding temperatures. The person in charge must be knowlegable about food safety and illness policy.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Per the person in charge customers are able to their eggs undercooked to order and are able to request carne asada or other beef undercooked but there is no consumer advisory disclosure. The location does not have a printed menu to provide a consumer advisory reminder. Provide a consumer advisory warning "Consuming raw or undercooked meats poultry seafood shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness".
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Squirt bottles with sauces in them in the sandwich cooler that are in use have no name labels; provide.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
In the walk in refrigerator and in the cooler accessible to customers with drinks and desserts there are no internal thermometers; provide.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
The door handles for the two door standing refrigerator are damaged and the gasket for the reach in refrigerator next to the POS terminal is damaged; repair or replace.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.