Havana Libre Cuban Cuisine
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
50
Score
Going back to 2024, Havana Libre Cuban Cuisine has six inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 23, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled”, which has been cited two times.
By comparison, the average Naples facility scores 81, putting Havana Libre Cuban Cuisine on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
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 chicken over ready to eat lettuce in reach in cooler. Operator moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled by ice machine.
41-17-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board on cook line melted and not smooth, non-absorbent, durable, and easily cleanable.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle submerged in rice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease on hood filters above grill.
23-03-4
50
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
29
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Shredded beef/ropa vieja was stored in the walk-in cooler and marked with a date of 10-28-24, which is 9 days from preparation. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: No expired food present. **Admin Complaint**
02C-01-5
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. Cooked onions were held on the cook line not under temperature control for less than 4 hours. Explained to Operator potentially hazardous foods must be held at proper temperature. Operator placed pan on the grill for hot holding. cooked onions (96F - Hot Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Cooked onions on the cook line were still held at room temperature. Reviewed with Operator proper handling. **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Six packages of Wahoo were fully thawed on the cook line without being opened. Product is labeled to remove from packaging prior to thawing. Product was discarded. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Salmon unopened and thawed in reduced-oxygen packaging today was discarded. **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times: handwashing sink next to the ice machine was blocked by a mop bucket and brooms. Operator moved items away from the sink. Handwashing sink in the dish area was blocked by a cart. Operator moved cart. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Time extended to give Operator time to move tool rack away from handwashing. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
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. Operator stated books were ordered 2 weeks ago. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Training records not available. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Six packages of Wahoo were fully thawed on the cook line without being opened. Product is labeled to remove from packaging prior to thawing. Product was discarded.. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Salmon on the cook line in reduced-oxygen packaging marked to open prior to thawing was thawed unopened. Educated Operator on introducing oxygen into packaging before thawing. Product was discarded. **Admin Complaint**
06-09-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees: Handwashing sinks at both the server alley and behind the front bar were missing signs. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Time extended to allow Operator the opportunity to find a more secure means of fixing signs to the wall more permanently. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
47
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of Pepto Bismol was stored in a reach-in cooler at the server alley along with bottles of salad dressing. Operator discarded medication. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken was held in the cooling drawers on the cook line directly above peppers. Operator moved to proper storage hierarchy. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Shredded beef/ropa vieja was stored in the walk-in cooler and marked with a date of 10-28-24, which is 9 days from preparation. See stop sale. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Shredded beef/ropa vieja was stored in the walk-in cooler and marked with a date of 10-28-24, which is 9 days from preparation. **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Six packages of Wahoo were fully thawed on the cook line without being opened. Product is labeled to remove from packaging prior to thawing. Product was discarded. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions were held on the cook line not under temperature control for less than 4 hours. Explained to Operator potentially hazardous foods must be held at proper temperature. Operator placed pan on the grill for hot holding. cooked onions (96F - Hot Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A spray can of grill cleaner was stored on the cook line alongside clean plates. Operator removed. Chemicals in the dishwashing room were stored alongside clean pans and dishes. Chemicals were moved during the visit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times: handwashing sink next to the ice machine was blocked by a mop bucket and brooms. Operator moved items away from the sink. Handwashing sink in the dish area was blocked by a cart. Operator moved cart. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. Operator stated books were ordered 2 weeks ago. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Provided blank form to Operator and explained the requirement for all to sign a copy. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottles containing blue toxic substance not labeled. Employees labeled bottles during the visit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees: Handwashing sinks at both the server alley and behind the front bar were missing signs. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Long spoon, in use for stirring a pot of food that was cooking on the cook line, was stored on top of a trash can. Operator moved to a clean location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops in the bins containing rice, flour and beans were stored with the handles in the product. Operator repositioned scoops. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Employee was cutting onions in the server area while eating bread from a basket and drinking from a cup, both stored next to the cutting board. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-01-4
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. Six packages of Wahoo were fully thawed on the cook line without being opened. Product is labeled to remove from packaging prior to thawing. Product was discarded.. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
18
Jul 17, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Havana Libre Cuban Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Havana Libre Cuban Cuisine on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Havana Libre Cuban Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Havana Libre Cuban Cuisine.
How does Havana Libre Cuban Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Havana Libre Cuban Cuisine most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Havana Libre Cuban Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Havana Libre Cuban Cuisine have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Havana Libre 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.
How often is Havana Libre Cuban Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Havana Libre Cuban Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.
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