Habana 47
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
52
Score
Habana 47 has been inspected nine times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 12, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Ceiling not smooth” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Cape Coral restaurant, which scores around 77. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on shelving near food items. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Garlic in oil 73F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded garlic in oil. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water temperature at 78F at front service hand wash sink.
27-16-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packaged frozen shrimp thawing at room temperature. Operator placed foods in refrigerator to thaw. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored on top of cutting board. Operator removed cellphone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
13-03-4
52
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Microwave oven.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Light damaged/in disrepair. Observed light not functioning in dishwash area.
38-01-4
82
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork 109F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned up heat element. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed package of raw pork stored over ready to eat lettuce. Operator placed raw pork on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked chopped pork not date marked. Operator date marked pork. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Basic - Accumulation of gray/slime-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath equipment in dishwash area.
36-73-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
55
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with precooked frozen pork. Educated operator on using food grade containers. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by trash container. Operator removed trash container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on importance of smooth easily cleanable ceiling tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Educated operator on importance of sealing door gap. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box of limes stored on floor near dishwash area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen chicken thawing in standing water.
06-01-5
50
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over ready to eat celery. Operator placed raw pork on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed roasted chicken 121F hot hold less than 4 hours. Educated operator on importance of maintaining time/temperature control for safety foods at 135F or above. Operator added more hot water to steam table. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/sugar container. Operator labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Double door reach in cooler in kitchen.
22-16-4
52
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried pork 94F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned up heat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade black garbage bags used in direct contact with food.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in restroom. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse stored on shelving near food items. Operator removed purse. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
41
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw frozen chicken stored over raw frozen fish. Packages of raw chicken switched to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows water damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen.
36-32-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Habana 47 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Habana 47 on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Habana 47?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Habana 47.
How does Habana 47 compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Habana 47 most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Habana 47's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Habana 47 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Habana 47 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Habana 47 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Habana 47 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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