HAVANA SUGAR
1320 N HOMESTEAD BLVD, Homestead, FL, 33030
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 28, 2025
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 14
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (14)
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler next to triple sink with ambient temp of 48F. The following TCS foods stored inside: milk (46F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator, more than 4 hours stored inside.
High Priority
- 01B-02-5Critical
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in cooler next to triple sink with ambient temp of 48F. The following TCS foods stored inside: milk (46F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator, more than 4 hours stored inside.
High Priority
- 42-02-4
Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning.
Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed mop sink with single service items stored inside; inaccessible.
Basic
- 14-36-5
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at reach in freezer in kitchen as well as ice cream at front counter.
Basic
- 51-13-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic
- 51-18-6
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
Basic
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler.
Basic
- 33-16-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open at time of inspection.
Basic
- 25-05-4
Single-service articles improperly stored.
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed in kitchen on floor; box of cups.
Basic
- 33-30-4
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure.
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed wooden planks stored in dumpster area.
Basic
- 36-02-5
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in front of triple sink.
Basic
- 14-74-7
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.
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 next to triple sink with ambient temp of 48F. The following TCS foods stored inside: milk (46F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding).
Basic
- 11-27-4
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.
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate
- 14-69-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in cooler; ice buildup.
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 13, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.