The Havana's Gusto
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
100
Score
The Havana's Gusto has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 27, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Restaurants in Cape Coral average 77, so The Havana's Gusto is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw fish in reach-in cooler. The owner moved the raw fish above the raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef in reach-in cooler not date marked. The owner date marked beef during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
67
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. Printed out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-203 for Manager. The manager filled out form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The manager removed knives from in between reach-in cooler and warmer. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
78
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The owner verified receipt and will assure all personnel read, sign and maintain in files. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chorizo in reach-in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
74
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork in reach-in cooler. The operator discarded pork. Observed ham (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); raw pork (47F - Cold Holding); raw fish (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); in reach-in cooler. The operator is placing ice on all products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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 manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave heavily soiled. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler ambient temperature 52F. **Warning**
14-74-7
64
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shelled eggs in hand washing sink. The operator placed shelled eggs in reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
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 manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container of shelled eggs in hand washing sink beside 3 compartment sink. The operator moved shelled eggs into reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork in reach-in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cook line heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
47
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (52F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (49F - Cold Holding) in stand up refrigerator. The manager discarded beef and shredded chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steaks over raw fish in reach-in cooler. The owner moved raw steak to bottom of reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
12B-13-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed stand up refrigerator not maiming cold holding.
14-74-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust around cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
22-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Havana's Gusto last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Havana's Gusto on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Havana's Gusto?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Havana's Gusto.
How does The Havana's Gusto compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
The Havana's Gusto most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has The Havana's Gusto's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Havana's Gusto have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Havana's Gusto 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 The Havana's Gusto inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Havana's Gusto is inspected around three times per year on average.
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