Food Truck · Minneapolis, MN

Habanero Tacos

3223 Lake St E

Last inspected Oct 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat ProblemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

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When was Habanero Tacos last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 2, 2026. The result listed by Minneapolis Health Department was “Complete” (official score 94).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Jun 28, 2024 to Oct 2, 2026.
Has Habanero Tacos ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jun 28, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Routine

Oct 2, 2026

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.1015Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

The water source and system must be of sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands of the food establishment. Hot water generation and distribution systems must also be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food establishment.

Inspector’s Notes

Observé que solo salía agua fría del fregadero para lavarse los manos. Asegúrase que agua caliente esta disponible dentro del establecimiento. Observed only cold water coming out of handwashing sink. Ensure hot water is accessible within the establishment.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official Wording

Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.

Inspector’s Notes

No observé un registro de enfermedades. Manténga un registro para anotar los síntomas deenfermedad de los empleados y tenga lo disponible en el trucka. Conecté un registro de enfermedades en español e inglés si es necesario. I observed no illness log on site. Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms and have it available upon request. I connected a sample illness log in Spanish and English if needed.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Oct 2, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 1, 2025

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand This Area’s Scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Oct 1, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 28, 2024

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand This Area’s Scale

5 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0390BFood temperature

Official Wording

While TCS foods are cooling, keep containers uncovered, unstacked, and spread out.

Inspector’s Notes

The facility cooked foods at their commissary and then were cooling the the prep cooler covered. Cool at commissary and cool uncovered.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0390AFood temperature

Official Wording

Use effective cooling methods to cool TCS foods.

Inspector’s Notes

The facility cooked foods at their commissary and then were cooling the the prep cooler covered. Cool at commissary and cool uncovered.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode MCO 204.30AOther

Official Wording

Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.

Inspector’s Notes

The facility was using PE lined product. Discontinue and use either compostable or recyclable to go materials.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1475CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

Operate the ventilation system when ventilated equipment is in use.

Inspector’s Notes

The hood was not turned on when reheating product. Turn on.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A1Food temperature

Official Wording

Maintain all hot, TCS foods at 135 degrees F or hotter. (Roast beef may be held at 130 degrees F or hotter, if it is cooked according to Part 4626.0340 item B or reheated according to Part 4626.0360, item E.)