Food Service Establishment · Nassau County, NY

Habanero Mexican Grill

465 Atlantic Avenue

Last inspected Oct 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Habanero Mexican Grill last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 28, 2026. The result listed by New York State Department of Health was “Non-critical violations only”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 5 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 4 inspections on record, from Apr 22, 2024 to Oct 28, 2026.
Has Habanero Mexican Grill ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 22, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Inspection

Oct 28, 2026

Non-critical violations only

5 recorded violations

minorCode 14APests

Official Wording

Insects, rodents present

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode 12CWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained

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

minorCode 11AOther

Official Wording

Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 12EHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Oct 28, 2026 · Original Source

Re-Inspection

Mar 5, 2025

Non-critical violations only

2 recorded violations

minorCode 16Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

minorCode 15AFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Mar 5, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 21, 2025

Critical violations found

7 recorded violations

criticalCode 6AFood temperature

Official Wording

Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140�F during hot holding.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 12AWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate

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

minorCode 15AFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

minorCode 16Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

minorCode 12EHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded

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

minorCode 14APests

Official Wording

Insects, rodents present

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Feb 21, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 22, 2024

Non-critical violations only

5 recorded violations

minorCode 10BCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 16Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

minorCode 12AWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate

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

minorCode 8AContamination

Official Wording

Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

minorCode 12EHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.