Cafe Havana
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
58
Score
Inspectors have visited Cafe Havana eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 11, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
“Ready-to-eat” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Cafe Havana's latest score of 58 falls below the Bradenton average of 83. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.observed in reach in cooler in main kitchen area cooked potatoes date marked 3/3/26. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. observed in reach in cooler in main kitchen area cooked potatoes date marked 3/3/26. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
01B-13-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in front of ice machine in back kitchen area.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in main kitchen area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted mop. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in main kitchen area.Person in charge removed cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
58
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.observed in walk-in cooler raw ground beef over unwashed produce. Person in charge removed raw ground beef. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
08A-04-5
High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw ground beef over ham. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the safe refrigerator storage handout.Person in charge removed raw beef. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** Priority: High Priority
08A-05-6
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on front counter sandwich make station butter (70F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been out for approximately 1 hour and placed it back in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5
Basic - Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed by fountain beverage station beverage glasses wet nesting.Person in charge separated glasses.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
24-08-4
Basic - Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in front of ice machine in back kitchen area. Priority: Basic
35B-01-4
Basic - Observed: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in main kitchen area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
14-33-4
Basic - Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted mop. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
42-01-4
52
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
55
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in reach in cooler in main kitchen area cooked black beans (55F - Cooling). Person in charge stated they were placed in the reach in cooler on 8/27/24. Educated Person in charge on Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Person in charge voluntarily discharged beans. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw bacon over cooked pork. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed bacon **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in walk in cooler white bean soup date marked 8/20/24 Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discharged. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in walk in cooler white bean soup date marked 8/20/24 Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discharged.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler in main kitchen area cooked black beans (55F - Cooling). Person in charge stated they were placed in the reach in cooler on 8/27/24. Educated Person in charge on Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Person in charge voluntarily discharged beans.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on food preparation table in front kitchen area butter (82F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated it had been out for approximately 1 hour and placed it back in the reach in cooler. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on front line. Employee put on hat and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
39
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in Reach in cooler next to Walk in cooler Cooked Beans date marked 1/17/24. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded food item. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in Reach in cooler next to Walk in cooler Cooked Beans date marked 1/17/24. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded food items. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
01B-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation in main kitchen area.
36-02-5
Basic - Hole in wall next to mop sink in front kitchen area.
36-24-5
64
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
64
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
86
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Havana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Havana on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Havana?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe Havana.
How does Cafe Havana compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Cafe Havana most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Cafe Havana's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Havana have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe Havana 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 Cafe Havana inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Havana is inspected around two times per year on average.
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