HABANEROS MEXICAN GRILL #5
Does HABANEROS MEXICAN GRILL #5 keep a clean kitchen? No — an F, 50/100, at its most recent inspection on May 27, 2026. That visit logged 4 high-priority, 3 intermediate, and 9 basic violations.
Inspectors cited 4 high-priority, 3 intermediate, and 9 basic violations. That leaves it safer than 2% of Seminole County restaurants we grade. On the upside, the trend has been improving. Safer, higher-graded options nearby are listed below.
F grade · 50/100 · safer than 2% of Seminole County restaurants we grade
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Safer options nearby
Higher-graded restaurants close to HABANEROS MEXICAN GRILL #5, by Florida DBPR grade:
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- F (50/100)
- Violations
- 16 total — 4 high-priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic
- Address
- 829 EYRIE DR, Oviedo, FL
- Cuisine
- Mexican
- Categories
- Mexican restaurant
- Price
- $10–20
- Rating
- 4.4 stars (1815 reviews)
- Seats
- 258
- Phone
- (407) 365-7877
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat diners say — our read
The newer reviews here read better than the older ones — 4.2 against 3.0. Reviewers who mention how guests are treated rate this place 4.3 on average — it is working in the restaurant’s favour.
5 stars is the modal score, given by 13 of the 20 reviewers who rated. Of the 20 rated reviews, 15 sit at four stars or better and 5 at two or below. A third strand, price, appears in 15% of them at 5.0 stars.
The inspection record is the harder read. DBPR graded this kitchen an F (50/100) on 4 high-priority, 3 intermediate, and 9 basic violations — a verdict the review average does not reflect. That inspection was on May 27, 2026. The trend across inspections is improvement. Ranked against Seminole County, it is safer than 2% of the restaurants we score. Among the items recorded were food from approved source and cross-contamination.
There is no tension to resolve here: reviewers and the inspector reached similar conclusions. Read the originals below and judge the pattern yourself.
Our own analysis of 20 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →
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My husband and I have been going here consistently for the last 3.5 years. We love everyone who works there and always receive the BEST service. The drinks and food never disappoint and although this is technically a chain restaurant, it doesn’t feel that way as the same people have worked there for years. It feels like a family. Highly recommend Habaneros Oviedo!
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Juan didn’t make my food, it was John..
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Food was amazing. We moved from Texas to florida and this was by far the best Mexican food and sweet tea we have found!
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Always amazing
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Telmex, not authentic Mexican food, but consistent flavor.
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I always forget to take pictures! My husband had Jalisco's Burrito!! Huge and delicious!! Tender chicken! I had two fried chimichangas with chicken and the refried beans are the best, nice and creamy! I brought home a chimichanga and a half for dinner! We will definitely be going back there to eat for sure!
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We stop at Habaneros every time we go to the central florida area. This time, we went to the WInter Park location. Tableside guacamole is awesome. They make it to your specifications. Portions are generous. The combination plates are a good value for the money. The passion fruit margarita was also excellent!
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Great service and real authentic food.
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Happy hour is unbeatable
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Good was absolutely delicious 😋 Great service 👏 I will be back here!!!
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Food is good and service excellent. However, the prices on the menu are not what you get charge if paying with credit card. They increase and nowhere in the menu or store do they post that CC payments will have an extra charge. I probably will not go back again l. I find that dishonest as it should be part of their cost of doing business.
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Obv it wasnt my favorite!!!
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Amazfood and great staff!
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There were people waiting at the door when we arrived, always a good sign. The a/c was broken when we went but the staff was doing their best to seat everyone in a back section that still had air. The food was good and plentiful. Service was outstanding, fast and friendly; all while dealing with a bit of a rush and no a/c in a good majority of the building.
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Para ser un restaurante mexicano no ofrecen salsas picantes, la comida no tiene sabor, no has terminado de comer y ya te llevan la cuenta y si pagas con tarjeta te cobran un fee adicional la verdad no regreso mucho que desear para ser mexicano!
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Este sitio nunca me tratan bien.y siempre voy a Este sitio me encanta pero Los empleados me ignoran cuando voy, no me atienden como se debe hacer.... se tardan como 40min pa venir a mi mesa..por eso recomiendo al de la winter park y semoran
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Greta local spot. The 241 is a deal!!!!!!
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Great food and aervice
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I have been looking for a good Mexican restaurant. I also love that the portions are big.
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Habaneros has taken a great dive downward in the service quilty. I had a horrible experience . I just came from their ordering a takeout. They didn’t give me anything that I’d ask for. I called back in to tell them everything they gave me was completely wrong. I was put on hold by three different people for over an hour on hold. Then some Guy by the name of Fernando pick up the call to tell me to call back because no one there could handle my complaint. He told me I need to call back in an hour. Someone should be able to handle my call if I call back in an hour back. I have already waste more of my time waiting for a food order for items that I didn’t place and Paid for food that I did not want I’ve already drove home , to only find out that I have food that I cannot eat And now they want me to drive back to get another order and wait for them to cook The food that I should already have. I told them I didn’t want to waste anymore more of my time just credit my card back. Fernando said again they don’t have anybody that can credit the money back on my Credit card. Fernando‘s attitude was completely flipping towards the poor Customer poor Service, poor food quality, Poor management and I don’t care attitude by Mr. Fernando and the other three employees that put me on a one hour hold.
Overall Score
44 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM to 10:30 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Sunday
- 12 to 9:30 PM
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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May 27, 2026 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
4 high-priority · 3 intermediate · 9 basic
- 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×2)
- 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
- 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
- 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
- 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
- 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
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October 29, 2025 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
2 high-priority · 4 intermediate · 17 basic
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×3)
- 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
- 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
- 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails (×2)
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
- 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges (×3)
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×4)
- 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
- 32 — Bathrooms
- 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained (×2)
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
- 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
- 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation
This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →
Data last updated: May 27, 2026