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HABANEROS TACO GRILL #12

5415 S RAINBOW STE D, Las Vegas, NV 89118 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

HABANEROS TACO GRILL #12 has been inspected 12 times by Southern Nevada Health District since August 25, 2021. The most recent inspection, on June 9, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

3 of 12 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 7 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Cleaning and sanitizing and Protecting food from contamination.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 7 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on May 15, 2026. For example: TCS food thawed and cooled using proper methods. Fruits and vegetables washed prior to preparation or service.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 9, 2025. For example: Food contact surfaces of equipment properly cleaned and sanitized. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 15, 2026. For example: Food protected from potential cross-contamination.

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, sanitizers and pesticides must be labelled and stored away from food and food-contact surfaces. Inspectors flag chemicals that could end up in food, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 9, 2026. For example: Chemicals properly identified, stored, and used.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on May 15, 2026. For example: Effective pest control measures. Animals restricted as required.

About this data

These results come from Southern Nevada Health District, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

12 inspections

  1. Re-inspection

    1 infraction

    • 92114: Chemicals properly identified, stored, and used.
      • 3 demerits
  2. Routine Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 92105: TCS food thawed and cooled using proper methods. Fruits and vegetables washed prior to preparation or service.
      • 3 demerits
    • 92112: Effective pest control measures. Animals restricted as required.
      • 3 demerits
    • 92121: Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties. Effective employee health policy. Mandated certification and food handler card as required.
      • 3 demerits
    • 92122: TCS food at proper temperatures.
      • 5 demerits
    • 92139: Food protected from potential cross-contamination.
      • 3 demerits
  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 8078407: TCS food thawed and cooled using proper methods. Fruits and vegetables washed prior to preparation or service.
      • 3 demerits
  4. Routine Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 8078376: Food contact surfaces of equipment properly cleaned and sanitized. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.
      • 3 demerits
    • 8078391: Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained, and clean.
    • 8078403: TCS food at proper temperatures.
      • 5 demerits
  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 8078379: Food protected from potential cross-contamination.
      • 3 demerits
  6. Re-inspection

    2 infractions

    • 8078376: Food contact surfaces of equipment properly cleaned and sanitized. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.
      • 3 demerits
    • 8078407: TCS food thawed and cooled using proper methods. Fruits and vegetables washed prior to preparation or service.
      • 3 demerits
  7. Routine Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 8078376: Food contact surfaces of equipment properly cleaned and sanitized. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.
      • 3 demerits
    • 8078405: TCS food labeled and dated as required. Food sold for offsite consumption labeled properly. Records, logs, policies, and procedures maintained and available when required.
      • 3 demerits
    • 8078406: TCS food properly cooled.
      • 5 demerits
    • 8080495: Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties. Effective employee health policy. Mandated certification and food handler card as required.
      • 3 demerits
  8. Routine Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 8078372: Chemicals properly identified, stored, and used.
      • 3 demerits
    • 8078380: Food wholesome; not spoiled, contaminated, or adulterated.
      • 5 demerits
    • 8078399: Signs and certifications as required.
    • 8078409: Utensils, equipment, linens, single-service/single-use items properly handled, stored, and dispensed.
  9. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 76434: Kitchenware and food contact surfaces of equipment properly washed, rinsed, sanitized and air dried. Equipment for warewashing operated and maintained. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.
      • 3 demerits
    • 93149: Facility in sound condition and maintained (floors, walls, ceilings, plumbing, lighting, ventilation, etc.).
  11. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. OPS Initial Permitting Inspection

    0 infractions

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