HAVANA BEACH

Violations (33)

• 01B-13-4Critical

  Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observe one bag of completely thawed mahi mahi in ROP bag, inside walk in cooler. -

  High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observe one bag of completely thawed mahi mahi in ROP bag, inside walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Observe 3 bag of completely thawed mahi mahi in ROP, inside walk in cooler. **Time Extended**

  High Priority

• 32-04-4

  Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for customer and employee bathroom in the restaurant. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Observed for customer and employee bathroom in the restaurant. **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 23-24-4

  Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled door handle of walk in cooler, handle of panini machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Observed soiled handle of panini machine. **Admin Complaint**

  Basic

• 51-11-4

  Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed three unsecured in dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Observed three unsecured tanks in dry storage area. **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 36-34-5

  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in warewashing, prep, kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Observed soiled in warewashing, prep, kitchen area. **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 24-14-4

  Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed spatulas wedged bewteen 3CS and wall. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Observed spatulas wedged bewteen 3CS and wall. **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 06-09-1

  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. Observe one bag of completely thawed mahi mahi in ROP, inside walk in cooler. A stop sale was issued. -

  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. Observe one bag of completely thawed mahi mahi in ROP, inside walk in cooler. A stop sale was issued. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Observe 3 bag of completely thawed mahi mahi in ROP, inside walk in cooler. A stop sale was issued. **Admin Complaint**

  Basic

• 36-03-4

  Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing for prep sink, and 3CS. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing for prep sink, and 3CS. **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 14-09-4

  Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the kitchen prep counters. **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 24-08-4

  Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on shelves in warewashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Observed wet nesting on shelves in warewashing area. **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 14-11-5

  Equipment in poor repair.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken door gaskets of reach in coolers in the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Observed broken door gaskets of reach in coolers in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 36-17-5

  Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles in food prep, kitchen warewashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Observed broken tiles in food prep, kitchen warewashing area. **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 14-69-4

  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for ice chest in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Observed for ice chest in kitchen. **Admin Complaint**

  Basic

• 10-07-4

  In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water 89F, at the stove. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Observed utensil in standing water 86F. **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 22-08-4

  Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled the interior and exterior of the microwave. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Observed soiled the interior and exterior of the microwave. **Admin Complaint**

  Basic

• 33-11-4

  Missing drain plug at dumpster. -

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 51-13-4

  No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided via email to operator. -

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided via email to operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Did not see posted at the time of inspection. **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 51-18-6

  No copy of latest inspection report available. Explained to operator require to be available upon customer request. -

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Explained to operator require to be available upon customer request. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Did not see posted at the time of inspection. **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 23-03-4

  Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets of walk in cooler, all reach in coolers in the kitchen, fans and vent in the kitchen area including one above prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Observed soiled door gaskets of walk in cooler, all reach in coolers in the kitchen, fans and vent in the kitchen area including one above prep table. **Admin Complaint**

  Basic

• 22-16-4

  Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed for reach in coolers in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Observed soiled for reach in coolers in the kitchen. **Admin Complaint**

  Basic

• 14-33-4

  Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observe for all under counter reach in coolers, and upright RIC used for fruit in the kitchen area. -

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observe for all under counter reach in coolers, and upright RIC used for fruit in the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Observe for all under counter reach in coolers, and upright RIC used for fruit in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 25-27-4

  Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed straws not individually wrapped at stored on bar counter, which can be easily attainable by a customer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Observed straws not individually wrapped at stored on bar counter, which can be easily attainable by a customer. **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 14-17-4

  Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler and freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Observed rusted pitting on shelves inside walk in cooler and freezer. **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 36-27-5

  Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls behind shelves housing clean food in equipment in warewashing area and around kitchen area near hws. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Observed soiled walls behind shelves housing clean food in equipment in warewashing area and around kitchen area near hws. **Admin Complaint**

  Basic

• 21-09-4

  Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in the kitchen. Employee replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in the kitchen **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 02D-01-5

  Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no labels on containers containing dry items, in the dry storage area. Also observed food pans in the stove with dry items not identified by a label. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Observed no labels on containers containing dry items, in the dry storage area. Also observed food pans in the stove with dry items not identified by a label. **Time Extended**

  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. Provided via email to operator. -

  Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided via email to operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Did not see posted at ye time of inspection. **Time Extended**

  Intermediate

• 53A-03-7

  Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

  Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Javier Gomez 02/24/2026 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Observed no food **Time Extended**

  Intermediate

• 53A-05-6

  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/

  Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ observed no manager present with 6 employees currently working in the establishment. Manager was able to arrive prior to inspection closing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: observed no manager present with 6 employees currently working in the establishment. Manager was able to arrive prior to inspection closing. **Time Extended**

  Intermediate

• 53B-01-5

  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.

  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. Observed no food handler certificates. Establishment unable to provide proof at the time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Observed no food handler certificates. Establishment unable to provide proof at the time of inspection. **Time Extended** **Time Extended**

  Intermediate

• 22-31-4

  Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.

  Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed accumulation of rust on the shelves holding food items in the back storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Observed accumulation of rust on the shelves holding food items in the back storage area. **Time Extended**

  Intermediate

• 16-03-4

  Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed soiled with accumulation black grime along the frame. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Observed warewashing machine soiled with accumulation black grime along the frame. **Admin Complaint**

  Basic

• 53B-14-5

  Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

  Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed three employees with certifications expired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Observed no manager present with 6 employees currently working in the establishment. Manager was able to arrive prior to inspection closing. **Time Extended**

  Intermediate