CAFE HAVANA
1440 63 AVE E, Bradenton FL 34203 · 941.751.9287
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.observed in reach in cooler in main kitchen area cooked potatoes date marked 3/3/26. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024060612 | Aug 28, 2024 | Feb 10, 2025 | $200 |
| 7--2018061052 | Nov 5, 2018 | Dec 20, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.observed in reach in cooler in main kitchen area cooked potatoes date marked 3/3/26. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. observed in reach in cooler in main kitchen area cooked potatoes date marked 3/3/26. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in main kitchen area.Person in charge removed cardboard.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in front of ice machine in back kitchen area.
Show the remaining 3 findings ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in main kitchen area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted mop. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Observed: Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.observed in walk-in cooler raw ground beef over unwashed produce. Person in charge removed raw ground beef. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw ground beef over ham. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the safe refrigerator storage handout.Person in charge removed raw beef. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on front counter sandwich make station butter (70F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been out for approximately 1 hour and placed it back in the reach in cooler. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed by fountain beverage station beverage glasses wet nesting.Person in charge separated glasses.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Priority: Basic
Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in front of ice machine in back kitchen area. Priority: Basic
Observed: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in main kitchen area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Priority: Basic
Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted mop. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Priority: Basic
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw bacon over cooked pork. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the safe refrigerator storage handout.Person in charge removed raw bacon.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in reach in cooler raw chicken over raw beef and pork. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the safe refrigerator storage handout. Person in charge removed raw chicken.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed by fountain beverage station beverage glasses wet nesting.Person in charge separated glasses.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in main kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers in man kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease.
Potato bucket stored on floor in walk-in cooler.Person in charge removed from floor.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in main kitchen area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted mop.
Aug 28, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in reach in cooler in main kitchen area cooked black beans (55F - Cooling). Person in charge stated they were placed in the reach in cooler on 8/27/24. Educated Person in charge on Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Person in charge voluntarily discharged beans.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw bacon over cooked pork. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed bacon
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in walk in cooler white bean soup date marked 8/20/24 Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discharged.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in walk in cooler white bean soup date marked 8/20/24 Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discharged.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler in main kitchen area cooked black beans (55F - Cooling). Person in charge stated they were placed in the reach in cooler on 8/27/24. Educated Person in charge on Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Person in charge voluntarily discharged beans.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on food preparation table in front kitchen area butter (82F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated it had been out for approximately 1 hour and placed it back in the reach in cooler. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on front line. Employee put on hat and washed hands.
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in Reach in cooler next to Walk in cooler Cooked Beans date marked 1/17/24. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded food item. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in Reach in cooler next to Walk in cooler Cooked Beans date marked 1/17/24. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded food items. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Hole in wall next to mop sink in front kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation in main kitchen area.
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in Reach in cooler across from dishwasher area Raw chicken over Raw beef. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed a copy. Person in charge removed raw Chicken.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in Reach in cooler by Walk in cooler in main kitchen area. Cooked Ground Beef date marked 8/16/23 and Bean soup date marked 8/17/23. Educated Person in charge TCS cooked foods cold holding over 7 days. Person in charge discarded both items.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in Reach in cooler by Walk in cooler in main kitchen area. Cooked Ground Beef date marked 8/16/23 and Bean soup date marked 8/17/23. Educated Person in charge TCS cooked foods cold holding over 7 days. Person in charge discarded both items.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.