HAVANA KISS CUBAN CAFE/RESTAURANT
5726 W IRLO BRONSON MEMORIAL HWY, Kissimmee FL 34746 · 407-507-3882
Last inspected Feb 26, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
APR 24
AUG 24
APR 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 24 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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021041875 | Jul 27, 2021 | Sep 24, 2021 | $400 |
| 4--2020004472 | Jan 16, 2020 | Feb 21, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over bacon in black refrigerator next to fryers. Operator moved.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table by cookline. Operator discarded.
Stored food not covered. Soups and sliced ham in walk-in cooler.
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Pork belly stored in yellow non-food grade bag in refrigerator on cookline. Operator removed from bag and placed in container.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork in refrigerator on cookline. Operator rearranged.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on red cutting board next to rice cooker. Operator removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar in dry storage area. Operator labeled.
May 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 8, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 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. Chlorine 00ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked pork belly reach in cooler next to fryers
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee bathroom
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chlorine spray bottle with no label at dish area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White chest freezer
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. No light shield in walk in cooler
Stored food not covered. Empanadas in white chest freezer
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet front counter hand wash sink
Apr 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 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. Chlorine 00ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked pork belly reach in cooler next to fryers
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee bathroom
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chlorine spray bottle with no label at dish area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White chest freezer
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. No light shield in walk in cooler
Stored food not covered. Empanadas in white chest freezer
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet front counter hand wash sink
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cup inside of the sink
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Front counter
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.soiled
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.walk in cooler and freezer
Food stored on floor. 3 cases of oil stored on the floor
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler, reach in coolers in the kitchen
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In the kitchen
Water draining onto floor surface. When the dish machine was turned on the water would flow out onto the floor surface
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. - cook employee washed hands at food prep sink
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. - employee restroom
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryers
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - counter below grill - vinyl blinds behind panini press
Sep 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over ham in the walk in cooler
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Wooden cutting board across the trash can
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.
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.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Prep table in the kitchen
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On the hand washing sink pipe
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket behind the front counter placed on the floor
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under the cookline, dish area, fryer area
Interior and exterior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.prep rack, hood vents heavily soiled, reach in cooler and freezer gaskets soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen
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.