HAVANA ISLAND CAFE
12750 SW 128 ST, Maimi FL 33186 · 305-587-0656
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 5 visits since March 2024
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 form during inspection.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pot cover inside handwashing sink. Operator removed.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets for reach in coolers under prep area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no labels on three squeeze bottles on cook like.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over shredded cheese inside reach in cooler. Operator relocated products.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bottle stored inside hand sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled next to cook line.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board at front window.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled next to cook line.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over black beans inside reach in cooler. Operator relocated products for proper storage.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed black beans stored inside reach in cooler without date mark, as per operator was made two days prior to inspection. Operator labeled product
Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor near hand sink. Operator picked up oil.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between prep table and sandwich press. Operator properly stored knives.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee provided the soap.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean plastic containers wet nesting on shelves over triple sink.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife and spatula stored between flat grill and table.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 6404 FRONT ST, Key West — this licence has since moved.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored above cooked black beans.
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 form during inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
Food stored on floor. Observed bread container stored on floor.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked rice container not covered.
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