CAFE IN HAVANA
5489 NW ST JAMES DR, Port St Lucie FL 34983 · 772-216-0413
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over milk, employee removed and placed properly
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided sign manager hung up
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Chicken not marked when pulled from freezer, employee states it was pulled yesterday. Advised employee to mark when pulled from freezer for proper tracking.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon in water 73f, employee removed manager removed from water
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on table with plates
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. New employees printed and signed
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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. 0 ppm
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave
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