Habana Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
43
Score
Going back to 2022, Habana Cafe has nine inspections in the public record. On Mar 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 10 violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Gulfport facility scores 67, putting Habana Cafe on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish and shrimp stored over washed habanero peppers and cooked beef in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked black beans (48F - Cooling) Operator cooked and began cooling them around 5PM yesterday. They have been in the walk in cooler all night, have not been taken out at all today. Stop Sale issued. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using a 4-hour time control plan was not at a temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below or 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above when time control began. Operator was in process of time marking butter on kitchen counter that she said had just came from walk in cooler, it temped at 64F. Operator voluntarily discarded and used butter with beginning temp of 41F instead. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-06-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked black beans (48F - Cooling) Operator cooked and began cooling them around 5PM yesterday. They have been in the walk in cooler all night, have not been taken out at all today. Stop Sale issued. Operator discarded.
01B-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -in walk in cooler and freezer **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -frozen whole turkey and box of orange juice stored on floor in walk in freezer Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls and ceiling. **Repeat Violation**
36-68-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on door handle **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves have rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
43
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Beef empanadas cooked at 10 AM temping 100F 3 hours later. Discussed option of reheating to restart cooling process with operator, operator voluntarily opted to discard items. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrub brush stored in/over hand wash sink at kitchen entrance. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Time being used on butter and garlic in oil. Operator printed and filled out paperwork. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Concrete floor in walk in cooler is rough amd. Not easily cleanable, causing grease, food, and dirt debris to accumulate -Floor soiled under soda machine at front counter. -Floor under equipment at front counter soiled with grease and food debris. -Floor soiled under cook equipment in kitchen
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of French fries on floor in walk in freezer Box of beef on floor in walk in cooler Operator moved off floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on walls and door handle
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in dish storage area in kitchen lacking proper shielding
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of cook line equipment soiled with grease and food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Concrete floor in walk in cooler is rough amd. Not easily cleanable, causing grease, food, and dirt debris to accumulate
36-02-5
Basic - Upstairs Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Walls soiled around soda machine at front counter area. -Walls soiled behind cook equipment in kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting boards on cook line, front counter prep line, and in kitchen storage area, have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind laundry room door 1 dead roach next to mop sink 2 dead roaches on floor near end of dry storage area "junk room" 1 dead roach in upstairs wait station area 1 dead roach in upstairs dining area 1 dead roach in upstairs large storage room 5 dead roaches in cabinet under women's restroom sink Operator discarded, cleaned and sanitized all areas. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food in walk in cooler not clearly separated from restaurant food. Operator put in employee cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of cups at front counter.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door interior metal has hole ripped in it
14-11-5
30
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
41
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
47
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris reach in display cooler front line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavily grease buildup on floor behind oven and fryers in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line next to microwave cut marks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
86
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on floor in front of reach in cooler. Alcohol and peroxide bottles stored on shelves next to seasoned dressing in kitchen. Manager moved bucket off floor and chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 50F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One evaporated milk 10 oz can dented. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bag of medicine stored in reach in cooler on cook line. Manager removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over ready to eat food in reach in cooler on cook line. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in storage area not landing on any food or food contact surfaces. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in prep sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Fry baskets heavily soiled with food debris. Slicer soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumped ice in hand sink at front counter. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Or hang a consumer advisory. **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Peccadillo made on 10-28-23 in walk-in cooler no date mark. Manager date marked items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of bleach on floor in front of soda machine not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavily grease buildup on floor behind oven and fryers in kitchen. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank not secured at front counter next to soda machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager posted new license. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line next to microwave cut marks. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. One evaporated milk 10 oz can dented. **Warning**
08B-20-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in woman's bathroom. Manager removed and sanitized the area. 1 dead roach under dump sink up stairs area. Manager removed and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of pickles and feta cheese buckets on floor in walk-in cooler. Manager moved items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hand signs at hand sinks on cook line and front counter area. Provided hand signs manager posted signs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris reach in display cooler front line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employees drink on shelf in walk-in cooker. **Warning**
12B-13-4
14
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Operator removed bottles from hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Ice machine area
51-11-4
86
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 #10 can mushrooms, one 1# diced pimentos, 2 15 ounce can tomato sauce on shelf with undamaged food
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee refilled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2 #10 can mushrooms, one 1# diced pimentos, 2 15 ounce can tomato sauce on shelf with undamaged food. Employee moved seperated **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-20-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soup cup in shrimp in kitchen glass cooler
14-01-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Habana Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Habana Cafe on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Habana Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Habana Cafe.
How does Habana Cafe compare to other restaurants in Gulfport?
Habana Cafe most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Gulfport average of 67.
Has Habana Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Habana Cafe have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Habana Cafe 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 Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Habana Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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