Havana Grill
Last inspected: May 19, 2025
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Score
Havana Grill has been inspected 23 times since 2010. Havana Grill was last inspected on May 19, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Adequate ventilation & lighting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Havana Grill is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 19, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 15, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 (A)---CONTINUED TO OBSERVE INADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE FOLLOWING HAND SINKS:HANDSINK AT THE BAR AREA WATER TEMPERATURE AT 93F-97F AND AT THE HAND SINKS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS WATER TEMPERATURE AT 91.0F-95.0F .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT HANDWASHING SINKS WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE PROVIDED OF AT LEAST 100 F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET.PLUMBERS ON SITE **SEE COMMENTS.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14--OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17--OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11--OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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May 13, 2025
Complaint
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE FOLLOWING HAND SINKS:HANDSINK AT THE BAR AREA AND AT THE HAND SINKS IN THE WASHROOMS (WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM (74.4 F-79.4F).INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT HANDWASHING SINKS WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE PROVIDED OF AT LEAST 100 F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE BAR AREA (NOT-IN-USE) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION;FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.THE SAID DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE).(** SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) HELD INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.OBSERVED COCONUT CREAM SAUCE COOKED FROM PREVIOUS DAY WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46.9F-49.8F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20#'S OF FOOD WORTH $100.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 9, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Found 40 lbs of beef stew in gravy held in walk-in cooler at 57.4f, stew placed in walk-in cooler a day prior, instructed to hold all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. priority violation 7-38-005, item discarded valued at $200.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Rear kitchen door to the alley propped open, instructed to keep kitchen door closed.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Using cloth towels to dry plates, instructed to air dry only.
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Apr 11, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOCKED HANDSINK IN BAR. JACKET AND BAR NAPKINS STORED INSIDE SINK BASIN. HANDSINKS MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. ITEMS WERE REOCATED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: DID NOT OBSERVE ANY DATE LABEL ON CONTAINER OF COOKED GROUND BEEF IN WALK-IN COOLER. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER THAT ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH A PREPARATION DATE AND INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED, SOLD, OR DISCARDED ON THE PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 10 POUNDS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $25.00 WAS DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMILATED DUST ON EXTERNAL VENT UNIT NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PHONE STORED ON COOKLINE PREP-UNIT LOCATED ON 1ST FLOOR. FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL A) PROVIDE DESIGNATED DRESSING ROOMS OR DRESSING AREAS FOR EMPLOYEES THAT ROUTINELY CHANGE THEIR CLOTHES IN THE ESTABLISHMENTS; B) PROVIDE LOCKERS OR OTHER SUITABLE FACILITIES FOR THE ORDERLY STORAGE OF EMPLOYEES' CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS IS NOT PROVIDED IN SMALL PREP COOLER IN CHIP/SOUP STATION. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NEAR DINING AREA IS LEFT OPEN WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NACHO CHIP BASKET IS STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF NACHOS. MANAGER RELOCATED BASKET OUT OF FOOD PRODUCT.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP SURFACES IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR COOKLINE. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: TONGS STORED IN CONTAINER OF STANDING WATER ON PREP-LINE UNIT. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.
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Apr 20, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE FROM 12:25PM-1:15PM WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND BEEF WERE PREPARED. CERTIFIED MANAGER NOE BAUTISTA ARRIVED ON SITE AT 1:15PM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL BOXES AND OTHER ITEMS STORED ON GROUND IN REAR WATER HEATER ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND ICE SCOOPS STORED IN ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND BAR ICE CHEST. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE BOXES AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF GROUND AND STORE ICE SCOOPS OUTSIDE OF ICE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FLOORS AND WALLS OF DISH WASHING AREA IN BASEMENT AND UNDERNEATH COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 12, 2021
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER BUCKET BETWEEN USES, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BSERVED A TORN GASKET ON ON THE DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT BEING USED TO STORE PRODUCE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON CUTTING BLADE OF CAN OPENER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN THE LADIES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 6, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON ON THE DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT BEING USED TO STORE PRODUCE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Jun 29, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 PANS OF COOKED PORK IN A PREP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO MAIN LINE BEING HELD AT THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: ONE PAN AT 57.1F AND THE OTHER AT 51.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $135. INSTRUCTEDTO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, BURN 3 LOADS OF ICE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON CAN OPENER LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON ON THE DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT BEING USED TO STORE PRODUCE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Oct 8, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SODA GUN DISPENSERS POOLING WATER AND POOR DRAINAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT MAIN 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSULATION COVERING FOR WALK-IN COOLER COOLING LINES IN POOR REPAIR, CONDENSATION NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jun 6, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT BASEMENT'S PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK (61F WATER TEMP) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 100 F WATER TEMP MINIMUM AT ALL TIME DURING OPERATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE BEEF AND PORK BEING HANDLED AND SERVED, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: CURRENT FAILED SUMMARY WAS COVER WITH THE YEAR BEFORE PASSED SUMMERY. INSTRUCTED TO POST CURRENT SUMMARY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-10(B)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DIDN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE NOT HAVING KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD SAFETY REQUIREMENT.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO DISCLAIMER FOR THE FOOT NOTE FOR UNDER COOKED FOODS, NO ASTERISK ON THE LISTED FOOD THAT CAN BE COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: DRAIN LINE FOR COOLING UNIT CONDENSATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, DRIPPING AND GRADED IMPROPERLY DRAIN LINE FOR SODA GUN HOLDERS NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT BASEMENT'S KITCHEN CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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Sep 19, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF (TCF) FOODS IN COOLER. APPROX 8-LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 51.F,30-LBS OF COOKED RICE AT 59.F,59.F,8-LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT 52.F,10-LBS OF GUACAMOLE AT 51.3F. ALL TCF FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED-COS AT COST APPROX $ 125.00. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TCF FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU FOR UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED THAT REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE MUST BE ON MENU FOR ALL RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-102.11(b)PERSON IN CHARGE DIDNT DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE NOT HAVING KNOWLEDGE OF PROPRLY COOLING FOODS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE BACKFLOR DEVICE LOCATED ON WATER LINE OF COFFEE MACHINE AT WAITER STATION
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Jul 27, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
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Jul 18, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA VENTILATION HOOD MISSING ONE FILTER. MUST PROVIDE FILTER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARD AND SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. MUST CLEAN LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHNE DRAINBOARD AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND/UNDER DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARD. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BASEMENT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED METAL ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON SIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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Sep 21, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPES THRU-OUT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM ABOVE THE WATER HEATER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE TOP OF THE PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jun 10, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE FIRST FLOOR CLOSE TO THE DEEP FRYER,(WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP IN THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE DINING AREAS ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER,UNDER THE DINING TABLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED CEILING PANEL ABOVE THE SPAICES RACK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, AND IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. WALLS IN THE SAME AREA NEED DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND RFEMOVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE STOVE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE MISSING PART OF THE FILTER ON THE HOOD/CANOPY IN THE COOK LINE FIRST FLOOR.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY. MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST SHOW PRROF OF THE IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Jul 28, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURES OF WALK IN COOLERS AND SERVICE COOLERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER.WALK IN COOLER ARE 50F AND 52.3F AND SERVICE COOLER IS 49.3F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING TEMPERATURES OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: GUACAMOLE 54.3F, CHICKEN 64.2F, MUSHROOM 48.5F,OCTOPUS (2 CONTAINER)52.1/48F, RICE AND BEANS 48.1F, RICE 48.6F,MASHED POTATOES 49.5F, PORK 48.5F,BEANS 47.9F, SOUP 48.9F,BEEF 52.5F,EGGS 48.1F,FISH 51.5F,CHICKEN 44.6F, STEAK 48.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 65 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $455.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCTS NAMES, USE BY OR PREPARED BY DATE INCLUDING BULK ITEMS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS, GLASSES ETC)ON SHELVES AT THE BAR AND PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT THE DOOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH BEER AND OTHER BEVERAGES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA....NOTED HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- U-JOIN PIPPING AT HAND WASH SINK OF FIRST FLOOR, BOTTOM PIPPING OF 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 4, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 27, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND 20 LBS OF COOKED BLACK BEANS STORED IN A LARGE CONTAINER AT 58.3F, 5 LBS OF COOKED PORK AT 51.4F, CONTAINERS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE, INSTRUCET MGR TO COOL DOWN FOOD PROPERLY. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $55.0
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1134412, DATED 7-17-12 FOR VIOLATION (32)A SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED TO THE RIGHT OF THE BASEMENT HANDSINK, BESIDE SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED BASEBOARD AT HOT WATER TANK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jul 17, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. A SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED TO THE RIGHT OF THE BASEMENT HANDSINK, BESIDE SLICER. STOPPERS NEEDED AT 2 & 3-COMP SINKS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CONDENSERS OF BAR COOLER, INTERIOR FLOOR OF 2-UPRIGHT FREEZERS IN BASEMENT, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 2-COMP SINK-MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & FREE OF DUST, FOOD DEBRIS OR DIRT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING AT THE DISHMACHINE AREA, MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINK, FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, MUST FIX.
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Feb 7, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAKING DRAIN LINE UNDER THE BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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Feb 10, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Both walk in cooler door rubber gaskets in poor repair,ripped. Must repair or replace damaged cooler gaskets.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Observed slight lime build up inside ice machine. Must clean and sanitize equipment.
33
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Staircase closet cluttered. Must elevate all items 6" off floor or remove.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Havana Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Havana Grill on file is from May 19, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Havana Grill?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Havana Grill.
Has Havana Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Havana Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Havana Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Havana Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Havana Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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