Havana Bistro & Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
26
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Havana Bistro & Cafe, the earliest from 2022. On Mar 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around 16 violations lately and about 25 violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Havana Bistro & Cafe's 26 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
15
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Tendered cash and re-used gloves to prep sandwiches without hand washing. . Educated staff and she asked her hands. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: **Time Extended**
12A-07-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Soda nozzle at the bar. Manager added items to wash. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Digital menu board , 2 eggs cooked the way you want them. Provided sign and manager hung. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: **Time Extended**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Commercially processed items and items prepared onsite not date marked pastries on the front counter and in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Used to scoop numerous items: flour , rice, sugar and other items. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of water on make table located at front counter. Manager removed. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler located on the cook line. Ice machine on front service counter. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Mufungo wooden mixer AKA MORTAR PESTILE - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: **Time Extended**
14-25-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of oil and single use items located in outside storage area. Freezer had meat that wasn't 6inches off the floor. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 86F on cook line and at coffee station. Manger dumped water. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven Ice machine **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers and ceiling in the walk in cooler. Shelf on the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo plastic bowls next to all purpose cleaner near back entrance to kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans on the shelf. Manager turned over items. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Plantains in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe. Under hand sink across rom food line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Fron service counter. Manager removed. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
26
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over plantains in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over beef and pork in walk in cooler. Operator fixed raw proteins by temperature and placed chicken at the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Snapper in walk in cooler thawing overnight completely thawed soft to touch.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened Sunday per operator in reach in bistro Havana cooler at front service counter.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee server cleaning milk container in hand sink. Educated operator hand sink is for hand wash only.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front service counter operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. By walk in cooler and cook line. Operator fixed diaper during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All reach in coolers throughout.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Tongs between wall and fryer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
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. Snapper in walk in cooler thawing overnight completely thawed soft to touch.
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of fish and chicken stored on the floor in walk in freezer operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon, tongs and knife stored in standing water 111F. Operator placed on griddle for temperature recovery. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, sides of cooking equipment on cooks line.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Togo containers store on the floor by server station area. Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt in container by prep table. Operator labeled salt. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
26
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. -Ambient thermometer on walk in Freezer reading 170F. All food frozen - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**
05-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warewshing area - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In womens bathroom And warewashing area - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Attempted to calibrate operators digital thermometer. And analog thermometers all reading 37F-43F - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**
05-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep area in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles in ware washing area with standing water - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -Cases of drinks. (Corrected on site) - cases of food on walk in freezer floor - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasketsin prep cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -Cracked tiles in ware washing area with standing water - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**
29-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Mortar and pestle cracked and chipped - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**
14-12-4
45
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw burgers out of original container over fish in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 4 cracked shell eggs in prep cooler. Operator immediately discarded **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -White Rice, rice and beans and pork chicken potatoes (49F-53F - Cold Holding); in walk in cooler overnight per operator. Operator immediately discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cool well: cooked onions; (53F - Cold Holding) less than 4hrs per operator. Operator put on ice bath for temperature recovery. ( corrective action taken) -White Rice, rice and beans and pork chicken potatoes (49F-53F - Cold Holding); in walk in cooler overnight per operator. Operator immediately discarded ( 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. - front counter steamwell : shredded beef, beef and potatoe, white rice , rice and beans, pork, yellow, ; red beans, black beans, chicken soup, pork soup (119-130F - Hot Holding) all less than 4hrs per operator. Advised to reheat to 165F for temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked raw shell egg then handled shredded cheese without changing gloves and washing hands. Advised immediately to wash hands and change gloves
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over garlic in prep cooler. Raw bacon over sauces and other ready to eat items in prep cooler. Raw beef over banas in walk in cooler. Operator immediately corrected all **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. -Ambient thermometer on walk in Freezer reading 170F. All food frozen
05-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in kitchen had container inside Blender in Hand sink at front counter
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warewshing area
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In womens bathroom And warewashing area
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Attempted to calibrate operators digital thermometer. And analog thermometers all reading 37F-43F
05-06-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -coconut balls, flan, tres leches all made 9/15 per operator. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep area in kitchen
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment on cook line
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles in ware washing area with standing water
36-17-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -Cases of drinks. (Corrected on site) - cases of food on walk in freezer floor
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In dry rice, flour, sugar. Immediately **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasketsin prep cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups on floor. Operator immediately moved **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -Cracked tiles in ware washing area with standing water
29-19-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Mortar and pestle cracked and chipped
14-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil, commercially processed sweet sauce . Operator immediately labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
11
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 23 minor violations.
View 33 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Tendered cash and re-used gloves to prep sandwiches without hand washing. . Educated staff and she asked her hands. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
12A-07-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Soda nozzle at the bar. Manager added items to wash. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils in hand sink located on front service counter. Staff removed items. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. On front service counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: Sink on front Counter not installed and plans not submitted. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's bathroom. Sink located next to dishwasher. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink located next to dishwasher. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Digital menu board , 2 eggs cooked the way you want them. Provided sign and manager hung. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Commercially processed items and items prepared onsite not date marked pastries on the front counter and in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue substance. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe. Under hand sink across rom food line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Used to scoop numerous items: flour , rice, sugar and other items. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishments. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler located on the cook line. Ice machine on front service counter. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Mufungo wooden mixer AKA MORTAR PESTILE - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
14-25-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of oil and single use items located in outside storage area. Freezer had meat that wasn't 6inches off the floor. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 86F on cook line and at coffee station. Manger dumped water. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven Ice machine **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Hood - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster. Manager hung sign. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink located next to dishwasher. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers and ceiling in the walk in cooler. Shelf on the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo plastic bowls next to all purpose cleaner near back entrance to kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans on the shelf. Manager turned over items. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Plantains in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Fron service counter. Manager removed. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of water on make table located at front counter. Manager removed. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
11
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
8
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Hood vents .
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Serving food on front line. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-09-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Back of kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Stack ovens on back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Ice machine on front line used for storing equipment. **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
52
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Beef patties above cream and salad dressing in reach in cooler, **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer old food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used in bulk sugar.. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front so walk in freezer and in front of restrooms on bar side.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Large stack ovens. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Containers on front counter.
25-06-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.refrigerator in kitchen not working.
33-31-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand sink in kitchen.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
33
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent soiled next to exit sign in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer and cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Old food debris stacked oven. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. In back of kitchen condiments rack area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
78
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-41-4
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 operator with form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener old food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine strips needed.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent soiled next to exit sign in kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets and backpacks on top of cooler on front line. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Wearing watch on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer and cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Old food debris stacked oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. In back of kitchen condiments rack area.
36-62-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused ice machine on front line used for storage.
33-31-5
39
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee behind front counter. Began preparing Cuban sandwiches without washing hands. Coached employee on proper hand washing **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. In kitchen
12A-19-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Pork chops over French fries in single door freezer in kitchen
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer in baker area soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Bread knife in handsink behind front counter **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In kitchen
27-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on dry storage rack near back door
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple items in walk-in freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Behind front counter **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Under make table in kitchen
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In bakery area
42-01-4
33
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 9 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 29 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Coached employee on proper hand washing **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
12A-27-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Shrimp over plantains in single door freezer in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
08A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over cheese in make table in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. yellow rice (46-50F - Cooling); picadillo (50F - Cooling) operator states cooling in walk-in over night **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (59F - Cold Holding) operator states out less then 1 hour. Placed in cooler. Swiss cheese (41-44F - Cold Holding); deli ham (41-44F - Cold Holding) in make table, overfilled. Operator states less than 2 hours **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. plantains (90F - Hot Holding); tamales (120-127F - Hot Holding) operator states in steam table lessthen 2 hours, will reheat to proper temperature **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Pork shoulder 98F. Cooling began at 6am **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
03D-01-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine reading at 0ppm **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
22-49-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Steel wool in kitchen. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not functional in warewashing or food preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook rinsing equipment in kitchen handsink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
16-32-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish and kitchen, at bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Dish and kitchen, at bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near office **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises.1 observed Behind ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Strainer frayed in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler, freezer and bakery **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Behind front counter. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
10-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven in kitchen. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 117F in kitchen. Operator placed on stove to heat **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At dish **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cook peeled, cut carrots without washing **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
08B-39-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork in standing water in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
06-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Havana Bistro & Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Havana Bistro & Cafe on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Havana Bistro & Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Havana Bistro & Cafe.
How does Havana Bistro & Cafe compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Havana Bistro & Cafe most recently scored 26 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Havana Bistro & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Havana Bistro & Cafe have averaged around 16 violations per visit, down from roughly 25 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Havana Bistro & 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 Havana Bistro & Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Havana Bistro & Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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