Habana's Boardwalk Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
61
Score
Habana's Boardwalk Restaurant appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 1, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately and about nine violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “raw animal foods not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to other Tallahassee restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw pork and beef inside walk in cooler. Operator properly placed food items during time inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food preparation table. Operator removed drink during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior backdoor has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Operator sealed door during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of shrimp stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator properly placed shrimp during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Ground beef sitting in water. Employee removed beef from water during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
61
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken outside of pan stored next to beef outside of pan inside reach in cooler. Operator properly placed food items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ham 57F Mozzarella cheese 52F cold holding for less than 4 hours. Operator placed food items inside walk in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda machine ice chute soiled with mold like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at threshold of back door that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor in kitchen area. Operator properly placed items during time of inspection. Observed raw chicken stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator properly placed chicken during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed beef and chicken stored uncovered inside reach in cooler under sandwich prep station. Operator covered food during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
52
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored of steak inside walk in cooler.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table inside kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy grease accumulated on hood vents in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed following food items uncovered inside walk in cooler: Shrimp Pico de gallo Black beans Ground beef Steak
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet at three compartment sink leaking.
29-11-4
61
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef 48°F. Per owner stored 24 hours ago.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef 48°F. Per owner stored 24 hours ago.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shredded beef in walk in cooler stored more than 24 hours, no date mark.
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 6/1/24. Owner printed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor near stove and frozen vegetables stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed tin foil ripped on shelves near 3 compartment sink.
14-20-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice and black beans win working containers not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves near hot hold line.
14-05-4
39
Jun 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken in same pan as pork in walk in cooler.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef 46F, and rice and beans 46F in walk in cooler per manager placed more than 24 hours ago.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef 46F, and rice and beans 46F in walk in cooler, per manager placed more Han 24 hours ago.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink near ice machine.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shredded beef, ground beef, rice and beans stored more than 24 hours ago, no date marking
02C-02-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates and pans not stored inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drink from open container.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking in food prep area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on the floor by cooks station, also observed calamari stored on the floor in walk in cooler and steak and potato rolls stored on the floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in walk in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelving in walk in cooler.
14-33-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths not stored in sanitizing solution.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed black beans, rice stored in working container, no label.
02D-01-5
30
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
20
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink right of ice machine. Manager refilled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink right of dry storage to only read 66 F.
27-16-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food prep without a hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed plastic container right of dry storage containing rice in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed shrimp stored in walk in cooler uncovered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
67
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employee training for any employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-09: Manager states he will ensure employees have the appropriate training. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Habana's Boardwalk Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Habana's Boardwalk Restaurant on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Habana's Boardwalk Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Habana's Boardwalk Restaurant.
How does Habana's Boardwalk Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Habana's Boardwalk Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Habana's Boardwalk Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Habana's Boardwalk Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Habana's Boardwalk Restaurant 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 Habana's Boardwalk Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Habana's Boardwalk Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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