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HAVANA BISTRO & CAFE

7975 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TR, Orlando FL 32809 · 407.420.7878

Last inspected Aug 22, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats89
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5812390
Grade history
AUG 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 15 under triple sink and dishwasher. 2 on the counter next to dish washer. 1 on the handle of the ingredients bin. 3 under prep table 3 on top of dish washer 1 on the table next to the slicer. 50 on the shelf under stove and the floor under the mixer. 25 under the carte located next to the mop sink. 100 total
High priority/35A-04-4/Admin Complaint
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Disciplinary actions

4 cases · $1,720

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2021022805Apr 6, 2021Aug 20, 2021$400
4--2021020348Mar 26, 2021Jun 9, 2021$400
4--2021010827Dec 21, 2020Apr 23, 2021$560
4--2017025950Mar 31, 2017Jun 21, 2017$360

Inspection history

12 visits, newest first

Aug 22, 2026Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

4 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 20 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over Alfredo sauce in the reach in cooler. Raw patties over empanadas in walk in freezer. Raw shelled eggs over plantains operator corrected and placed raw below rte.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Return visit Aug 22, 2026 · Time Extended
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Cracked eggs
High priority/01B-03-5/Return visit Aug 22, 2026 · Time Extended
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (62F - Cold Holding). Less than 4 hours.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Aug 22, 2026 · Time Extended
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4/Return visit Aug 22, 2026 · Time Extended
Show the remaining 16 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers in sink located near the cook line. Management removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Aug 22, 2026 · Time Extended
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink located on the front counter next to buffet line.
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 22, 2026 · Time extended 7 days from initial inspection. Time Extended
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink located in the dish area
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Aug 22, 2026 · Time Extended
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/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 22, 2026 · Time extended 60 days from initial inspection. Time Extended
No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink located in the dish area and in women's restroom.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Return visit Aug 22, 2026 · Time Extended
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Blue substance.
Intermediate/41-21-4/Return visit Aug 22, 2026 · Time Extended
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bread flour. Management removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Return visit Aug 22, 2026 · Time Extended
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in storage
Basic/24-08-4/Return visit Aug 22, 2026 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler.
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Aug 22, 2026 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under the equipment on the cook line.
Basic/36-73-4/Return visit Aug 22, 2026 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Above walk in freezer.
Basic/36-17-5/Return visit Aug 22, 2026 · Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall. Near entrance to dish area.
Basic/36-24-5/Return visit Aug 22, 2026 · Time Extended
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Hood
Basic/38-07-4/Return visit Aug 22, 2026 · Time Extended
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Basic/14-73-4/Return visit Aug 22, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of the equipment located on the cook line.
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Aug 22, 2026 · Time Extended
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Stove in the kitchen Ice maker located on the front counter next
Basic/33-31-5/Return visit Aug 22, 2026 · Time Extended
The state's own report →
Aug 21, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 21 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

5 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 21 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over Alfredo sauce in the reach in cooler. Raw patties over empanadas in walk in freezer. Raw shelled eggs over plantains operator corrected and placed raw below rte.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 15 under triple sink and dishwasher. 2 on the counter next to dish washer. 1 on the handle of the ingredients bin. 3 under prep table 3 on top of dish washer 1 on the table next to the slicer. 50 on the shelf under stove and the floor under the mixer. 25 under the carte located next to the mop sink. 100 total
High priority/35A-04-4/Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Cracked eggs
High priority/01B-03-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (62F - Cold Holding). Less than 4 hours.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers in sink located near the cook line. Management removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink located on the front counter next to buffet line.
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink located in the dish area
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
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/53B-01-5/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink located in the dish area and in women's restroom.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Blue substance.
Intermediate/41-21-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bread flour. Management removed.
Basic/14-01-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in storage
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under the equipment on the cook line.
Basic/36-73-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Above walk in freezer.
Basic/36-17-5
Hole in or other damage to wall. Near entrance to dish area.
Basic/36-24-5
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Hood
Basic/38-07-4
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Basic/14-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of the equipment located on the cook line.
Basic/23-03-4
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Stove in the kitchen Ice maker located on the front counter next
Basic/33-31-5
Mar 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

2 High priority3 Intermediate15 Basic
Show 20 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Tendered cash and re-used gloves to prep sandwiches without hand washing.. Educated staff and she asked her hands.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 23, 2026 · Time Extended
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 23, 2026 · Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Soda nozzle at the bar. Manager added items to wash.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 23, 2026 · Time Extended
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Digital menu board, 2 eggs cooked the way you want them. Provided sign and manager hung.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 23, 2026 · Time Extended
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Commercially processed items and items prepared onsite not date marked pastries on the front counter and in walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 23, 2026 · Time Extended
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Used to scoop numerous items: flour, rice, sugar and other items.
Basic/14-01-5/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 23, 2026 · Time Extended
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of water on make table located at front counter. Manager removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 23, 2026 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler located on the cook line. Ice machine on front service counter.
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 23, 2026 · Time Extended
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Mufungo wooden mixer AKA MORTAR PESTILE
Basic/14-25-5/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 23, 2026 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Cases of oil and single use items located in outside storage area. Freezer had meat that wasn't 6inches off the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 23, 2026 · Time Extended
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 86F on cook line and at coffee station. Manger dumped water.
Basic/10-07-4/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 23, 2026 · Time Extended
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven Ice machine
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 23, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers and ceiling in the walk in cooler. Shelf on the cook line.
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 23, 2026 · Time Extended
Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo plastic bowls next to all purpose cleaner near back entrance to kitchen.
Basic/25-05-4/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 23, 2026 · Time Extended
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans on the shelf. Manager turned over items.
Basic/25-06-4/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 23, 2026 · Time Extended
Stored food not covered. Plantains in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 23, 2026 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 23, 2026 · Time Extended
Water leaking from pipe. Under hand sink across rom food line.
Basic/29-11-4/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 23, 2026 · Time Extended
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Fron service counter. Manager removed.
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 23, 2026 · Time Extended
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
Basic/02D-01-5/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 23, 2026 · Time Extended
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over plantains in walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over beef and pork in walk in cooler. Operator fixed raw proteins by temperature and placed chicken at the bottom.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Snapper in walk in cooler thawing overnight completely thawed soft to touch.
High priority/01B-13-4
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened Sunday per operator in reach in bistro Havana cooler at front service counter.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee server cleaning milk container in hand sink. Educated operator hand sink is for hand wash only.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front service counter operator provided paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. By walk in cooler and cook line. Operator fixed diaper during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
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/53B-14-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All reach in coolers throughout.
Basic/23-24-4
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Tongs between wall and fryer. Operator removed.
Basic/24-14-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Snapper in walk in cooler thawing overnight completely thawed soft to touch.
Basic/06-09-1
Food stored on floor. Boxes of fish and chicken stored on the floor in walk in freezer operator removed from the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon, tongs and knife stored in standing water 111F. Operator placed on griddle for temperature recovery.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, sides of cooking equipment on cooks line.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Togo containers store on the floor by server station area. Operator removed from the floor.
Basic/25-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt in container by prep table. Operator labeled salt.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. -Ambient thermometer on walk in Freezer reading 170F. All food frozen
Intermediate/05-05-4/Return visit Sep 18, 2025 · Time Extended
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warewshing area
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Return visit Sep 18, 2025 · Time Extended
No soap provided at handwash sink. In womens bathroom And warewashing area
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Return visit Sep 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Attempted to calibrate operators digital thermometer. And analog thermometers all reading 37F-43F
Intermediate/05-06-4/Return visit Sep 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep area in kitchen
Basic/14-09-4/Return visit Sep 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment on cook line
Basic/36-73-4/Return visit Sep 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles in ware washing area with standing water
Basic/36-17-5/Return visit Sep 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -Cases of drinks. (Corrected on site) - cases of food on walk in freezer floor
Basic/08B-47-4/Return visit Sep 18, 2025 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4/Return visit Sep 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasketsin prep cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Sep 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -Cracked tiles in ware washing area with standing water
Basic/29-19-4/Return visit Sep 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Utensils in poor condition. Mortar and pestle cracked and chipped
Basic/14-12-4/Return visit Sep 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Sep 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 7 high priority.

7 High priority6 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 24 findings ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked raw shell egg then handled shredded cheese without changing gloves and washing hands. Advised immediately to wash hands and change gloves
High priority/12A-27-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over garlic in prep cooler. Raw bacon over sauces and other ready to eat items in prep cooler. Raw beef over banas in walk in cooler. Operator immediately corrected all
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw burgers out of original container over fish in freezer.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 4 cracked shell eggs in prep cooler. Operator immediately discarded
High priority/01B-14-4/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -White Rice, rice and beans and pork chicken potatoes (49F-53F - Cold Holding); in walk in cooler overnight per operator. Operator immediately discarded
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cool well: cooked onions; (53F - Cold Holding) less than 4hrs per operator. Operator put on ice bath for temperature recovery. ( corrective action taken) -White Rice, rice and beans and pork chicken potatoes (49F-53F - Cold Holding); in walk in cooler overnight per operator. Operator immediately discarded ( corrected on site)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - front counter steamwell : shredded beef, beef and potatoe, white rice, rice and beans, pork, yellow,; red beans, black beans, chicken soup, pork soup (119-130F - Hot Holding) all less than 4hrs per operator. Advised to reheat to 165F for temperature recovery
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. -Ambient thermometer on walk in Freezer reading 170F. All food frozen
Intermediate/05-05-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in kitchen had container inside Blender in Hand sink at front counter
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warewshing area
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. In womens bathroom And warewashing area
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Attempted to calibrate operators digital thermometer. And analog thermometers all reading 37F-43F
Intermediate/05-06-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -coconut balls, flan, tres leches all made 9/15 per operator.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep area in kitchen
Basic/14-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment on cook line
Basic/36-73-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles in ware washing area with standing water
Basic/36-17-5
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -Cases of drinks. (Corrected on site) - cases of food on walk in freezer floor
Basic/08B-47-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In dry rice, flour, sugar. Immediately
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasketsin prep cooler
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups on floor. Operator immediately moved
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -Cracked tiles in ware washing area with standing water
Basic/29-19-4
Utensils in poor condition. Mortar and pestle cracked and chipped
Basic/14-12-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil, commercially processed sweet sauce. Operator immediately labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 9, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

2 High priority8 Intermediate23 Basic
Show 33 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Tendered cash and re-used gloves to prep sandwiches without hand washing.. Educated staff and she asked her hands.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Soda nozzle at the bar. Manager added items to wash.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils in hand sink located on front service counter. Staff removed items.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. On front service counter.
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Sink on front Counter not installed and plans not submitted. Time Extended
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's bathroom. Sink located next to dishwasher.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended
No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink located next to dishwasher.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Digital menu board, 2 eggs cooked the way you want them. Provided sign and manager hung.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Commercially processed items and items prepared onsite not date marked pastries on the front counter and in walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue substance.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Used to scoop numerous items: flour, rice, sugar and other items.
Basic/14-01-5/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishments.
Basic/36-34-5/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of water on make table located at front counter. Manager removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler located on the cook line. Ice machine on front service counter.
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Mufungo wooden mixer AKA MORTAR PESTILE
Basic/14-25-5/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Cases of oil and single use items located in outside storage area. Freezer had meat that wasn't 6inches off the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 86F on cook line and at coffee station. Manger dumped water.
Basic/10-07-4/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven Ice machine
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Light not functioning. Hood
Basic/36-62-4/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster. Manager hung sign.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink located next to dishwasher.
Basic/31B-04-4/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers and ceiling in the walk in cooler. Shelf on the cook line.
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo plastic bowls next to all purpose cleaner near back entrance to kitchen.
Basic/25-05-4/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans on the shelf. Manager turned over items.
Basic/25-06-4/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Stored food not covered. Plantains in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Water leaking from pipe. Under hand sink across rom food line.
Basic/29-11-4/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Fron service counter. Manager removed.
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
Basic/02D-01-5/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Mar 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 35 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority8 Intermediate23 Basic
Show 35 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Tendered cash and re-used gloves to prep sandwiches without hand washing.. Educated staff and she asked her hands.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs held on counter 65F. Advise time plan. On counter less than 4 hours as stated by the manager.
High priority/03A-03-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef soup (47F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (47F - Cold Holding). Manager states items were brought in and out of the cooler to fill. Less than 4 hours in cooler. eggs (65F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (74F - Cold Holding). Will check in seven days with handsink. Advise time control plan.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Soda nozzle at the bar. Manager added items to wash.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils in hand sink located on front service counter. Staff removed items.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. On front service counter.
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's bathroom. Sink located next to dishwasher.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink located next to dishwasher.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Digital menu board, 2 eggs cooked the way you want them. Provided sign and manager hung.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Commercially processed items and items prepared onsite not date marked pastries on the front counter and in walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue substance.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Used to scoop numerous items: flour, rice, sugar and other items.
Basic/14-01-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishments.
Basic/36-34-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of water on make table located at front counter. Manager removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler located on the cook line. Ice machine on front service counter.
Basic/14-11-5
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Mufungo wooden mixer AKA MORTAR PESTILE
Basic/14-25-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Food stored on floor. Cases of oil and single use items located in outside storage area. Freezer had meat that wasn't 6inches off the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 86F on cook line and at coffee station. Manger dumped water.
Basic/10-07-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven Ice machine
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Light not functioning. Hood
Basic/36-62-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster. Manager hung sign.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink located next to dishwasher.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers and ceiling in the walk in cooler. Shelf on the cook line.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo plastic bowls next to all purpose cleaner near back entrance to kitchen.
Basic/25-05-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans on the shelf. Manager turned over items.
Basic/25-06-4
Stored food not covered. Plantains in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from pipe. Under hand sink across rom food line.
Basic/29-11-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Fron service counter. Manager removed.
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
Basic/02D-01-5
Aug 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Hood vents.
Basic/36-34-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Serving food on front line.
Basic/12B-09-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Back of kitchen.
Basic/36-22-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Stack ovens on back of kitchen.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Ice machine on front line used for storing equipment.
Basic/33-31-5/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler.
Basic/14-17-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Beef patties above cream and salad dressing in reach in cooler,
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer old food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink in kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used in bulk sugar..
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front so walk in freezer and in front of restrooms on bar side.
Basic/36-22-4
Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Large stack ovens.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Containers on front counter.
Basic/25-06-4
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.refrigerator in kitchen not working.
Basic/33-31-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand sink in kitchen.
Basic/29-11-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front counter.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent soiled next to exit sign in kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Return visit Oct 6, 2023 · Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Return visit Oct 6, 2023 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer and cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Oct 6, 2023 · Time Extended
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Old food debris stacked oven.
Basic/22-08-4/Return visit Oct 6, 2023 · Time Extended
Light not functioning. In back of kitchen condiments rack area.
Basic/36-62-4/Return visit Oct 6, 2023 · Time Extended
Oct 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
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.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
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 operator with form.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener old food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine strips needed.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in kitchen
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent soiled next to exit sign in kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets and backpacks on top of cooler on front line.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Wearing watch on cook line.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer and cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Old food debris stacked oven.
Basic/22-08-4
Light not functioning. In back of kitchen condiments rack area.
Basic/36-62-4
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused ice machine on front line used for storage.
Basic/33-31-5

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