Havana Cabana Floridita

3420 N Roosevelt Blvd., Key West, FL 33040

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Havana Cabana Floridita has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Aug 12, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Key West restaurants, the typical score is 74; Havana Cabana Floridita is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Apr 23, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used to hold a container with sanitizer.

31A-11-4

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. Information was provided.

11-27-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

50-03-4

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cup cleaner stored in hand washing sink. Located in bar area. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.

11-26-1

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on bar counter and in customer reach.

25-27-4

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill: cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Employee stated item placed in cooler 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Employee placed item in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scoop stored in hand washing sink next to door. Employee removed scoop from hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Yellow cutting board on prep table next to three compartment sink.

22-02-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop used to scoop cheese stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill.

14-01-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink with no lid on counter next to reach-in cooler. Manager removed drink from counter. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on fryer handle. Employee placed tongs on top of grill. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Temperature was 81°F and located next to stove. Manager moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-03-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following foods temperatures less than 135; sausage links (72F - Hot Holding); cooked potatoes (89F - Hot Holding) All were located on prep table. Food had only been out for about an hour. Manager moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed wiping cloths being stored in hand washing sink.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

14-11-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil being stored on floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

29-49-6

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets broken. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-08: Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets broken. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: Still observed reach in cooler gaskets broken. **Time Extended**

14-11-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Havana Cabana Floridita last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Havana Cabana Floridita on file is from Aug 12, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Havana Cabana Floridita?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Havana Cabana Floridita.

How does Havana Cabana Floridita compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Havana Cabana Floridita most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.

Has Havana Cabana Floridita's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Havana Cabana Floridita have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Havana Cabana Floridita means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Havana Cabana Floridita inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Havana Cabana Floridita is inspected around two times per year on average.

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