Havanna Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
67
Score
Havanna Cafe has been inspected 12 times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 17, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up five times.
The city-wide average sits at 72, which Havanna Cafe's 67 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk in cooler raw ground beef is stored above raw shrimp. Operator moved items to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the make table cooler raw shrimp is stored above a ready to eat sauce. Operator moved items to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The hand sink by the cool line was used to fill a container.
31A-11-4
67
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for Dish Machine
16-37-1
90
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
86
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over ready to eat food in walk-in cooler, raw shell eggs over ready to eat foods in walk-in cooler. Corrected on site **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 10 live flying insects in prep area landing on shelves, utensils, and food. One flying insect landed on loaf of bread. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink out of a cup and make gloved hands direct contact with rim of cup. Then not wash their hands before continuing working with clean utensils. Discussed proper handwashing with employee. Employee properly washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-05-4
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. Dish machine 0 ppm chlorine. Operator will set up alternative sanitization until machine can be fixed **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (133F - Hot Holding); grits (128F - Hot Holding); cooked plantain (129F - Hot Holding); black beans (98F - Hot Holding) discussed turning up the steam table with operator. Also discussed time control as a way of holding certain foods. Steam table was raised and the time control form was filled out.m **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed flying insect land on loaf of bread. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils in hand-wash sink in prep area. Operator removed. Corrected on site **Warning**
31A-11-4
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/ no certified food manager present with three cooks and two servers present. Certified food manager arrived before end of the inspection. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen hand-wash sink. Corrected on site **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Dog in back storage room. **Admin Complaint**
35A-01-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed doors open, and end of the cook line pass through no air curtain or protection. **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cook line. Corrected on site **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In outside entrance bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in reach in cooler torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In bathroom with outside entrance. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
20
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground pork over whole muscle pork-in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken over ready to eat bread in walk-in freezer out of original package. All corrected on site
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef empanadas (98F - Hot Holding)in front case for approximately two hours per operator. They are discarded after 4 hours. Discussed time control and provided operator form to fill out. Corrective action taken
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrub pad in hand-wash sink in cook line. Corrected on site
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles not labeled. corrected on site **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink at outdoor bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food handler wearing bracelet. Corrected on site
13-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
47
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
58
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some of the oyster tags are not marked with the last date served. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
90
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some of the oyster tags are not marked with the last date served. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a buildup of food debris on the potato chopper in the prep kitchen. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), operator can wash in the dishwasher but must sanitize in the triple sink until the dishwasher is repaired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Dishwasher chlorine sanitizer 0ppm **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. There is a buildup of food debris on the top of the dishwasher. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
78
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table cooler by the pickup window, pico de gallo (49F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding), the ambient temperature of the cooler is 54F. Operator moved the ham and pico de gallo to the cooler in front of the range. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the walk-in cooler raw fish is stored over unwashed oranges and potatoes. Operator moved items to proper storage order. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk-in cooler raw ground beef is stored over prepared Cuban sandwiches. Operator moved items to proper storage order. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some of the oyster tags are not marked with the last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a buildup of food debris on the potato chopper in the prep kitchen. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), operator can wash in the dishwasher but must sanitize in the triple sink until the dishwasher is repaired. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels available at the hand sink in the prep area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. There is a buildup of food debris on the top of the dishwasher. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a scoop with no handle inside a bin of rice and a bin of dry black beans under the oven in the prep kitchen. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. There are cases of shrimp, bread, plantains, pork and beef stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
41
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags are not marked with the last date served. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
90
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), operator will sanitize in the triple sink until the dishwasher is repaired. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork is stored over cooked black beans in the walk-in cooler. Operator moved items to proper storage order. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags are not marked with the last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of food safety manager for the establishment. **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. There is no proof of employee food safety training for any employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. There is fish thawing in standing water in the prep area. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice in the walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
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. There is commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish thawing in unopened bags in the prep kitchen. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. There is a buildup of debris on top of the dishwasher. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. There is an unlabeled bin of sugar. Operator labeled the sugar bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
43
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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 2023-01-31: Operator has not completed the required food safety manager's training. **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
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 2023-01-31: There is no proof of employee food safety training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice inside the walk-in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Havanna Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Havanna Cafe on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Havanna Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Havanna Cafe.
Has Havanna Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Havanna Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Havanna Cafe 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 Havanna Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Havanna Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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