HAVANA ISLAND CAFE
504 ANGELA ST, Key West FL 33040 · 786-360-5499
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 5 visits since November 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). During the inspection add more sanitizer to the water Triple Sink (Quaternary 300ppm)
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Discussed with operator and provided printed consumer advisory sign.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef and chicken stored in flip top reach in cooler with no dated marked. As per operator food was prepared 2 days before the inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use tongs stored on ovendoor handle between uses.
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink soiled with food debris, employee cleaned during inspection.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towels dispenser not working properly. Employee added paper towels to dispenser, working properly.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with cut marks next to 3 compartment sink. Employee discarded during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with debris next to reach in freezer.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed counter next to 3 compartment sink soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris at cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in use wet towel on top preparation table. Employee removed and stored inside sanitizer solution.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 711 DUVAL ST, Key West — this licence has since moved.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 711 DUVAL 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 shell eggs above cooked ribs inside reach in cooler. Person in charge inverted the storage order of the food items.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ribs with no date inside reach in cooler.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 711 DUVAL ST, Key West — this licence has since moved.
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