HABANA CAFE
5402 GULFPORT BLVD, Gulfport FL 33707 · (727)321-8855
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in storage area not landing on any food or food contact surfaces.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019058980 | Nov 14, 2019 | Dec 17, 2019 | $400 |
| 3--2015029838 | Apr 15, 2015 | Jul 21, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked black beans (48F - Cooling) Operator cooked and began cooling them around 5PM yesterday. They have been in the walk in cooler all night, have not been taken out at all today. Stop Sale issued. Operator discarded.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish and shrimp stored over washed habanero peppers and cooked beef in walk in cooler
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked black beans (48F - Cooling) Operator cooked and began cooling them around 5PM yesterday. They have been in the walk in cooler all night, have not been taken out at all today. Stop Sale issued. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using a 4-hour time control plan was not at a temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below or 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above when time control began. Operator was in process of time marking butter on kitchen counter that she said had just came from walk in cooler, it temped at 64F. Operator voluntarily discarded and used butter with beginning temp of 41F instead.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -in walk in cooler and freezer
Food stored on floor. -frozen whole turkey and box of orange juice stored on floor in walk in freezer Operator removed from floor.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls and ceiling.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on door handle
Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves have rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate17 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Beef empanadas cooked at 10 AM temping 100F 3 hours later. Discussed option of reheating to restart cooling process with operator, operator voluntarily opted to discard items.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrub brush stored in/over hand wash sink at kitchen entrance. Operator removed.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Time being used on butter and garlic in oil. Operator printed and filled out paperwork.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Cutting boards on cook line, front counter prep line, and in kitchen storage area, have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind laundry room door 1 dead roach next to mop sink 2 dead roaches on floor near end of dry storage area "junk room" 1 dead roach in upstairs wait station area 1 dead roach in upstairs dining area 1 dead roach in upstairs large storage room 5 dead roaches in cabinet under women's restroom sink Operator discarded, cleaned and sanitized all areas.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food in walk in cooler not clearly separated from restaurant food. Operator put in employee cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of cups at front counter.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door interior metal has hole ripped in it
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Concrete floor in walk in cooler is rough amd. Not easily cleanable, causing grease, food, and dirt debris to accumulate -Floor soiled under soda machine at front counter. -Floor under equipment at front counter soiled with grease and food debris. -Floor soiled under cook equipment in kitchen
Food stored on floor. Box of French fries on floor in walk in freezer Box of beef on floor in walk in cooler Operator moved off floor
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on walls and door handle
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in dish storage area in kitchen lacking proper shielding
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of cook line equipment soiled with grease and food debris
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Concrete floor in walk in cooler is rough amd. Not easily cleanable, causing grease, food, and dirt debris to accumulate
Upstairs Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Walls soiled around soda machine at front counter area. -Walls soiled behind cook equipment in kitchen.
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 12lbs Can mushrooms dented
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over black beans in walk-in cooler. Employee moved items properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding); raw beef (54F - Cold Holding). Manager placed items in walk-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator paperwork for butter and fresh garlic on cook line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef made 11-11-24 no date mark. Employee date marked items.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair side of fryers and oven soiled with grease buildup.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled with food debris.
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Rusted cans of ground peeled tomatoes on dry storage shelf with foods to be served to the public. Employee removed cans.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled,
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket in hand sink in front counter area. Employee removed bucket.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork and black beans made 3-6 no date mark. Employee dated items.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Rusted cans of ground peeled tomatoes on dry storage shelf with foods to be served to the public.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor in ice machine room. Employee cleaned up dead. Cleaned and sanitized area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on shelf with clean single service. Employee moved drink.
Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer cases of fries on floor. Employee moved to shelf.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with burnt on food debris.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on cutting board. Employee placed wet cloth in sanitizer bucket.
Oct 31, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line next to microwave cut marks.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavily grease buildup on floor behind oven and fryers in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris reach in display cooler front line.
Oct 30, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bag of medicine stored in reach in cooler on cook line. Manager removed items.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One evaporated milk 10 oz can dented.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in storage area not landing on any food or food contact surfaces.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over ready to eat food in reach in cooler on cook line. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 50F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on floor in front of reach in cooler. Alcohol and peroxide bottles stored on shelves next to seasoned dressing in kitchen. Manager moved bucket off floor and chemicals.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in prep sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Fry baskets heavily soiled with food debris. Slicer soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumped ice in hand sink at front counter.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Or hang a consumer advisory.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Peccadillo made on 10-28-23 in walk-in cooler no date mark. Manager date marked items.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of bleach on floor in front of soda machine not labeled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank not secured at front counter next to soda machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager posted new license.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line next to microwave cut marks.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. One evaporated milk 10 oz can dented.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in woman's bathroom. Manager removed and sanitized the area. 1 dead roach under dump sink up stairs area. Manager removed and sanitized area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavily grease buildup on floor behind oven and fryers in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Containers of pickles and feta cheese buckets on floor in walk-in cooler. Manager moved items off the floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hand signs at hand sinks on cook line and front counter area. Provided hand signs manager posted signs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris reach in display cooler front line.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employees drink on shelf in walk-in cooker.
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.