Havana Nights Cuban Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
55
Score
Going back to 2022, Havana Nights Cuban Pizza has 10 inspections in the public record. Havana Nights Cuban Pizza was last inspected on Mar 31, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
That's lower than the typical Palm Springs restaurant, which scores around 82. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At reach in freezer: Raw ground beef in direct contact with thank you to go bag Operator removed and stored in ziplock bag **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of black olives
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach in freezer: raw ground beef (Philly steaks) - not all products commercially packaged stored over ice cream Employee stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with windex has no label Advised operator to label bottles
41-17-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean dishes Advised operator to remove
16-46-4
55
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees hired more than 120 days prior. Advised Operator to provide proof of required state approved employee training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched hair and then handled clean utensils and equipment to prepare food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At glass door reach in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over washed/cut mushrooms. Operator moved raw shell eggs to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Liuba Mendez. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
61
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. At prep area; spray bottle designed/labeled for chemical use only used in direct contact with to store/disowns water used to spray pizza dough. Operator discarded bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server removed soiled dishes from table, carried to dish area and then picked up clean plates of food to be served to a different customer without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line; garlic butter (80F - Hot Holding). Operator stated garlic butter was reheated 3 hours prior, held at room temperature until served, moved to be reheated to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer stored over and with ketchup and hot sauce. Operator removed sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Operator informed employees during inspection, employees signed agreement. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At dish area hand wash sink; paper towel dispenser unable to dispense. Operator stated batteries were dead.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing sanitizer not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
41
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; opened box of raw comminuted beef stored over opened container of ice cream. Advised Operator to move raw below ready to eat. **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches in kitchen on floor under dry storage shelves. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Right side double glass door reach in cooler; ham (48F - Cold Holding); pulled pork (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Right side double glass door reach in cooler; ham (48F - Cold Holding); pulled pork (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink to right of dish machine blocked by storage of multiple items. Advised Operator to make hand wash sink accessible. **Warning**
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. Provided Employee Reporting Agreement. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter; spray bottle containing cleaning chemical not labeled. Advised Operator to label. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep table mounted can opener; blade soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Advised Operator to wash, rinse and sanitize. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 10 dead roaches in kitchen on floor under dry storage shelves. **Warning**
35A-03-4
35
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook talking on the cellphone then put on gloves to prepare food. Explained to female employee.she translated to him. He properly washed hands and put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Light yellow color liquid spray bottle by front counter hand sink not labeled. Explained and employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
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. Emailed one **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **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. Emailed one **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Demp black cloth towel by display case. Explained **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of oil stored on floor in back room. Explained to female employee. Cook put box of oil on milk crate. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
47
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/01/2023 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on one side of hose Bibb of splitter at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Light yellow color liquid spray bottle at front counter not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal snack bags stored with and above food in upright cooker. Explained and employee moved his food to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
64
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Havana Nights Cuban Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Havana Nights Cuban Pizza on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Havana Nights Cuban Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Havana Nights Cuban Pizza.
How does Havana Nights Cuban Pizza compare to other restaurants in Palm Springs?
Havana Nights Cuban Pizza most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Springs average of 82.
Has Havana Nights Cuban Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Havana Nights Cuban Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Havana Nights Cuban Pizza 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 Nights Cuban Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Havana Nights Cuban Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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