Habana Mariel Cuban Bakery
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
29
Score
Across the available record, Habana Mariel Cuban Bakery has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 1, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
“Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 73, which Habana Mariel Cuban Bakery's 29 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of manager certification for the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: Operator states multiple attempts made to pass food handler exam. Operator states next scheduled exam is for this coming Monday. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
90
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Take out bags used to store raw chicken in direct contact with the bag in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of manager certification for the establishment. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink by mop sink and at three compartment sink compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. Person in charge states only employees. All employees began work within the last two weeks. No employee reporting agreements available for any employee. Operator had all three compartment sink sign agreement during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink by three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. One large ceiling tile in disrepair above dry storage shelving.
36-32-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Coffee cups and metal stir spoons stored directly below paper towel dispenser at front counter.
24-28-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door threshold has gap, daylight seen from under door. Also, back exit door is not self-closing. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Excessive ice build up observed on walk in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwash sink at three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Small leak in walk in cooler dripping water on the floor. Operator states they have made a service call to get repaired. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-03-4
41
Dec 9, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
41
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
82
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
10 critical violations. 1 major violation. 16 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing a bowl and placing to dry in rack without applying sanitizer. Operator spoke with employee, employee made sanitizer solution and rewashed and sanitized bowl. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-45-4
High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed shell eggs in reach in cooler in kitchen that were soiled with brown and white shells. Inspector inquired the source and operator stated the eggs were retrieved from a private residence. **Admin Complaint**
01A-05-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed printed grocery bags with red peppers in direct contact with bag in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed employee use a can of pesticide on live roaches in the kitchen. Pesticide states for household use only.
41-05-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 34 live roaches observed. 30 under prep table by walk in cooler 1 on prep table by cutting board at walk in cooler 1 in clean mixing bowl at storage shelf by reach in cooler in kitchen 1 inside cup inside case of single service take out cups 1 under shelving in dry storage **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 15 rodent droppings to left of walk in cooler door. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed shell eggs in reach in cooler in kitchen that were soiled with brown and white shells. Inspector inquired the source and operator stated the eggs were retrieved from a private residence.
01B-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham in reach in cooler in kitchen at 59F and cut tomatoes at 55F. Per operator, both products placed in cooler approximately 3.5 hours prior. Both moved to walk in cooler. Temperature retaken at end of inspection with ham at 39F and cut tomatoes at 38F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of insect killer and roach fog devices stored over baking soda and sugar in dry storage.
41-10-4
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer in three compartment sink tested at 200+ chlorine. Remade solution to 50ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen is in disrepair. Plumbing detached underneath, sink unable to be used. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer floor has excessive ice build up.
14-69-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Some ceiling tiles in kitchen are not smooth and easily cleanable.
36-37-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Container of clean utensils and cups stored under paper towel dispenser at front counter hand wash sink.
24-27-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding detached from the wall under steam table area. Floor tile missing at interior entrance of walk in cooler. Multiple floor tiles missing in dry storage and under/behind fryers.
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting board at prep table with deep cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 62 dead roaches: 5 under shelf by reach in freezer 5 under steam table area 16 under reach in cooler and shelf beside cooler 4 behind fryers 14 under shelving in dry storage 1 on top of shortening case in dry storage 1 in left corner office between boxes 2 to right of walk in cooler door 8 under kitchen prep table 4 under three compartment sink 1 under front service counter 1 under second table from window in dining room Three roach egg sacs observed: 2 at far left corner by hoods in kitchen 1 at second table from the window in dining room **Warning**
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 hand bag stored on top of syrup dispensers and condiments on rack in kitchen. Operator moved bag to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on right door of flip top reach in cooler in kitchen is in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of pork on the floor in walk in freezer. Case of shortening on the floor in dry storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bowls used as scoops in containers of salt and sugar in dry storage.
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave below prep table to left of fryers is soiled. Interior of oven by soda machine is soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on two pans on storage rack in dry storage.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of single service items stored on the floor in office storage room.
25-05-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Spatula with black handle in kitchen is melted and in disrepair. Operator discarded spatula. **Corrected On-Site**
14-12-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has heavy rust.
14-17-4
9
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bags with produce stored in walk in cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese pastry in front hot holding display case at 111F at 10:10. Per employee, pastry placed in warmer at approximately 7:00. Employee reheated pastry to 171F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse dishes without using sanitizer. Sanitizer not set up in three compartment sink. No mechanical dishmachine at establishment. Operator spoke to employee and employee rewashed and sanitized dishes. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flying insects at three compartment sink and one live flying insect at sandwich toaster in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
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. Provided and discussed DBPR HR 5030-204 with operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for front counter employee hired over 60 days ago.
53B-02-5
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. Provided and discussed DBPR Form HR 5030-103 with operator.
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board in kitchen has grooves and is no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door has gap at the bottom that shows light coming in from outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple tiles/missing floor laminate in dry storage room and in walk in cooler.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Sugar and coffee grounds stored under paper towel dispenser at handwash sink at front counter. Operator moved food products.
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Beef stored on the floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk in freezer door soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink in kitchen leaking underneath at piping and hot water valve not operable. Operator states scheduled for repair this afternoon. Also, air conditioning unit by back exit is dripping water onto the floor. Standing water present. No contamination observed. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple pans of rice, beef and chicken stored uncovered in walk in cooler. Bags of dry rice and beans in dry storage not closed/sealed.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Jar of sugar and coffee at front counter not labeled with name of product.
02D-01-5
26
Dec 8, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
6 critical violations. 15 minor violations.
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High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 15 flying insects in kitchen in between mop sink and handwash sink near the walk in cooler. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee preparing cold sandwiches with no gloves. Employee washed hands and put on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham in sandwich flip top cooler at 48F. Employee stated ham was restocked from walk in cooler this morning at 9am. Employee moved ham to walk in freezer. Retemp approximately 1 hour later at 41F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed one beef empanada in front hot display case at 130F, employee stated empanada was cooked less then an hour ago. Manager voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Observed 2 cracked shell eggs stored with shell eggs in sandwich reach in cooler on cook line. Employee removed and discarded. **Warning**
01B-14-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead insect on insect sticky tape hanging in dry storage room near exit door. **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in kitchen, ware washing and food storage areas have ceiling tiles not smooth and cleanable. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding in disrepair under 3 compartment sink, at mop sink and to the right of the back door. Ceiling tile missing at back of establishment above office area. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open beverage stored on top shelf above food on prep table near walk in cooler. Employee moved beverage to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored in cabinet at front counter next to straws. Employee moved to proper storage. Also, employee sweater stored under prep table next to condiments. Employee moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in flip top cooler. Also, torn gasket on walk in freezer door. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door with gap at threshold. Daylight showing through gap. Also, gap at back door handle area. Back exit door has broken self closing device. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottled water stored on floor behind front counter. Employee moved to proper storage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop in sugar bag with handle touching the product in dry storage area. Manager properly stored. Also, scoop in sugar at front counter area with handle touching the product. Manager moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers on storage rack in dry storage area. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed opened uncovered bags of rice and sugar in dry storage. Manager sealed both open bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce stored above sauces in walk in cooler. Manager moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Soiled walls in kitchen, prep and warewashing area. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Dripping water from ceiling walk in cooler fan. No cross contamination observed. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel stored on slicer under prep table. Employee moved towel to sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
19
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Habana Mariel Cuban Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Habana Mariel Cuban Bakery on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Habana Mariel Cuban Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Habana Mariel Cuban Bakery.
How does Habana Mariel Cuban Bakery compare to other restaurants in Orange Park?
Habana Mariel Cuban Bakery most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Orange Park average of 73.
Has Habana Mariel Cuban Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Habana Mariel Cuban Bakery have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Habana Mariel Cuban Bakery 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 Mariel Cuban Bakery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Habana Mariel Cuban Bakery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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