Havana 1959 Cuban Cuisine

1080 E Alfred St, Tavares, FL 32778

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 22, 2023

Score

High Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Havana 1959 Cuban Cuisine was last inspected on Feb 22, 2023. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 22, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 13 violations lately compared to roughly nine violations before.

Across the inspection history, “ready-to-eat” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Tavares average 65, so Havana 1959 Cuban Cuisine trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 22, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 13 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw beef stored in retail bags.

14-31-5

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw fish, raw pork. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb located in dish area.

29-34-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef on cooks line. Rice **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Electric slicer (COS) Ice chute at drink station.

22-02-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Traulsen freezer in back area.

14-69-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in 119° water. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line.

22-08-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cold holding unit on cooks line. Glass door cold holding unit in service area.

05-09-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-03-4

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon Mahi-mahi **Corrected On-Site**

06-09-1

Dec 28, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over subs.

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bag of shrimp in handsink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed server washing tray in handsink.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodles. Multiple cooked items. **Repeat Violation**

02C-02-5

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar.

10-08-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-20-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stored in 80 degree water.

10-07-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of oil not labeled.

02D-01-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over steam tables.

36-34-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Havana 1959 Cuban Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Havana 1959 Cuban Cuisine on file is from Feb 22, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Havana 1959 Cuban Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Havana 1959 Cuban Cuisine.

How does Havana 1959 Cuban Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Tavares?

Havana 1959 Cuban Cuisine most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Tavares average of 65.

Has Havana 1959 Cuban Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Havana 1959 Cuban Cuisine have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Havana 1959 Cuban Cuisine 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.

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