Havana Bakery
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2023, Havana Bakery has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 26, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “ready-to-eat” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Havana Bakery's 64 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (123F - Hot Holding); plantains (112F - Hot Holding) in front counter hot holding units. The operator placed white rice and plantains on stove top to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ground beef and chicken not date marked in walk-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed restroom door not tight fitting.
32-04-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in kitchen. The operator removed ice scooper from ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
64
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken on prep table in the kitchen at 72F, operator stated it was prepped for cooking and proceeded to cook the chicken. **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 handle on the hand wash sink on the front line by the steam well stripped unable turn hot water on.
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance on the ice chute in the ice machine in the kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water handle on front line by steam well is stripped unable to turn on.
29-08-4
70
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
90
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gaskets on reach in freezer torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled on reach in freezer and reach in cooler door gaskets.
23-03-4
90
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired.
50-17-3
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. Observed black mold like substance in ice bin interior in kitchen
22-20-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with several bracelets and wearing a watch serving.
13-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed dessert in walk in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk containers of flour and sugar not labeled. Operator labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
74
May 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed whole eggs in shell stored above potatoes in walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine available to test sanitizer. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked shredded chicken in walk in cooler prepared more than 24 hours not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of lentils stored on floor in dry storage. operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
67
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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 - 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 chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and water container.
02D-01-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of bread stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-47-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Havana Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Havana Bakery on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Havana Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Havana Bakery.
How does Havana Bakery compare to other restaurants in Lehigh Acres?
Havana Bakery most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Lehigh Acres average of 78.
Has Havana Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Havana Bakery have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Havana Bakery 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 Havana Bakery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Havana Bakery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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