Habanero Mexican Grill
465 Atlantic Avenue, East Rockaway, NY 11518
How the BiteKarma score works
Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.
At a glance
- Passed 4 of 4 graded inspections since 2024.
- Last inspected Oct 28, 2026: passed with 5 violations.
- Keeps coming up: Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing, cited 3 times, plus 4 other repeat issues.
- 1 critical violation in the last two years.
Inspection history 4 visits
- 2026
- Passed Oct 28
Inspection
5 violations
- Minor Insects, rodents present
- Minor Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
- Minor Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
- Minor Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
- Minor Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
- 2025
- Passed Mar 5
Re-Inspection
2 violations
- Minor Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
- Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
- Passed Feb 21
Inspection
7 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140°F during hot holding.
- Minor Insects, rodents present
- Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
- Minor Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
- Minor Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
- Minor Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
- Minor Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
- 2024
- Passed Apr 22
Inspection
5 violations
- Minor Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
- Minor Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
- Minor Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
- Minor 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)
- Minor Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
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