Dona Habana Restaurant
Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025
58
Score
Inspectors have visited Dona Habana Restaurant 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 4, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces”, which has been cited seven times.
By comparison, the average Roxbury facility scores 83, putting Dona Habana Restaurant on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items stored in reach in units near dessert freezer and cooking range between 50F-52F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding of all refrigerated items @ 41F or below. COS
590.003/3-501.16-P
Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed bar dish machine dispensing 0ppm of chlorine. Discussed with PIC to contact company for servicing and temporarily utilize main high temp machine in kitchen
590.004/4-204.117-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mold-like substance inside ice machine. Clean to remove all mold-like substances Observed greasy aluminum sheet on single door unit @ cooking line. Remove and maintain a clean smooth and durable surface
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed produce stored directly with raw shell eggs in reach in unit near cooking range; food container stored directly inside other food item. Discussed with PIC to maintain raw and ready to eat foods seperated while stored in refrigerated units. COS
590.003/3-302.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired July 2025. PIC stated cleaning scheduled for 8/4/25.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed salad station unit operating @ 50F. Contact company for services. TCS foods removed
590.004/4-501.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles stored without labels of identification. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
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Feb 12, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease on drain pipes of fryolator; exterior of refrigerated unit across from fryolator; bulk palmolive containers stored at loading dock door; debris on top of high temp dish machine; food spills on cooking range. Thoroughly clean and maintain all stated equipment
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no irreversible thermometers for high temp dish machine. Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed chlorine test strips expired; test strips for Quats unavailable. Tested with inspectors strip on site - chlorine 100ppm / Quats 400ppm. Provide and ensure available at all times
590.004/4-302.14-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed cooking utensils stored in stagnant water on stove. Discussed with PIC to discontinue storing utensils in stagnant water and ensure utensils are properly clean and stored on sanitized surface
590.003/3-304.12-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed no employee handwash signage at hand sink in small function room. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
67
Jan 11, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: PIC stating the fire suppression discharged at the cook line(verified on site).Repair/recharge the system using a licensed company. Provide all repair documentation to the Health Department.
590.005/5-205.15-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Fire suppression discharge in the establishment.(cook line) Assistant Commissioner Dan Prendergast notified. Voluntary closure issued. PIC Instructed to provide all necessary repairs clean/sanitize/disinfect provide all documentation be re-inspected by building & health for approval to re-open.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Provide all necessary repairs to equipment as needed. Replace damaged hood filter above 6 burner range Hood sticker expires 1.2025(discussed appt with the PIC)
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all standing water(cook line) Clean/sanitize/disinfect the location (fire suppression discharge) Provide all cleaning documentation to the Health Department.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean/sanitize/disinfect all exposed equipment.counters.tables wares ect... Provide all cleaning documents be re-inspected for approval to re-open (Staff approved to clean & sanitize)
590.004/4-602.13-C
67
Oct 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items (shredded beef / pork shoulder ) stored in walk in cooler between 44F-48F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC removed
590.003/3-501.16-P
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed water condensation inside reach in unit @ grill station. PIC stated part ordered along with door gaskets - repairs scheduled this week
590.004/4-501.11-C
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Oct 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items (shredded beef / pastelitos / fish) stored in walk in cooler between 48F-52F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC removed
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled knives stored in knife rack. Remove and maintain clean and sanitized knives inside knife racks Observed liquid spills inside beverage 3 door reach in unit @ small room bar. Clean to remove all spills
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple ready to eat food items without date marking and/or some expired food products with distinct oder stored in walk in cooler. Discussed with PIC to ensure foods are within expiration dates. PIC discarded foods dated 9/11/24
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed produce / beverage walk in cooler in kitchen and reach in unit @ small room bar not operating properly. Repair and ensure operating in good condition Observed water condensation inside reach in unit @ grill station. Repair and ensure operating without stagnant water inside
590.004/4-501.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed missing / damaged floor tiles in warewashing area allowing stagnant water. Repair missing / damaged tiles
590.006/6-501.11-C
64
Jan 17, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed shredded pork stored in refrigerated unit @ 51F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC removed and stored in walk in unit
590.003/3-501.16-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at handwashing sinks near cooking line / food prep area. Discussed with PIC to maintain paper towels at hand sinks at all times for proper handwashing. Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food debris / spills inside and around the door gaskets of the seafood in-line unit and reach in unit with whole snapper stored; deep freezer with ice; sliding door beer unit. Clean to remove all soils / spills stated above from all equipment.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled wiping cloths on tables. Remove and maintain all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution after each use
590.003/3-304.14-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Repair / Replace door sweep for rear door leading to trash area.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed produce in-line refrigerated unit operating @ 56F. Repair and provide detailed reports
590.004/4-501.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy greased hood filters. Instructed PIC to remove and clean while on site prior to operation hours. Corrected at this
590.004/4-202.18-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed in-use utensils stored in stagnant water at the Bar. Discontinue this use
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles without labels. Provide labels on all squeeze bottles with the common name of food items stored inside.
590.003/3-302.12-C
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Dec 5, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled ice build up in deep freezer near office and mold-like substance inside ice machine chute. Clean to remove all ice build up and mold like substances
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Provide door sweeps at both back doors leading to trash area
590.006/6-202.15-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed squeeze bottles unlabled. Provide labels on all squeeze bottles with the common food stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed water from condensation stagnant inside beverage unit in lounge area and inside reach in unit in front of cooking range. Remove and maintain unit dry and without water
590.004/4-501.11-C
78
Jul 21, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soils inside ice machine and along lid cover; inside top reach in cabinet with pastelitos; along gaskets of deep freezers. Clean to remove all soils / spills
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple immature flies throughout bar area. Maintain all pourers clean sanitized and covered.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leak at handsinks near cooking line. PIC contacted licensed plumber for repairs - scheduled today
590.005/5-205.15-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Observed dripping grease on hood filters. Clean to remove grease
590.004/4-202.18-C
74
Mar 8, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed shredded chicken stored in walk in @ 50F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC corrected on site and stored in shallow pans.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed ice cream spills in deep freezer and soils on exterior of single door reach in units. Clean to remove all soils
590.004/4-601.11-PF
78
Oct 26, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Observed low temp machine testing @ 0ppm.Discussed with PIC to contact company for repairs and temporarily utilize high temp machine for proper sanitization.
590.004/4-501.114-P
86
May 17, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked shredded beef and rice stored between 45F - 48F in walk in cooler. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC corrected by storing in shallow pans.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no handsoap at handsink. Discussed with PIC to provide and maintain handsoap at all handsinks. Additional handsinks available and stocked for proper handwashing. Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed bulk containers without labels. Discussed to provide labels with common name of food for all bulk containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dona Habana Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dona Habana Restaurant on file is from Aug 4, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dona Habana Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Dona Habana Restaurant.
How does Dona Habana Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Dona Habana Restaurant most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Dona Habana Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dona Habana Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dona Habana Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Dona Habana Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dona Habana Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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