HAVANA NIGHTS CUBAN PIZZA
1180 S CONGRESS AVE 101, Palm Springs FL 33406 · 561.568.7946
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches in kitchen on floor under dry storage shelves.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024039052 | Jul 3, 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of black olives
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At reach in freezer: Raw ground beef in direct contact with thank you to go bag Operator removed and stored in ziplock bag
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach in freezer: raw ground beef (Philly steaks) - not all products commercially packaged stored over ice cream Employee stored properly
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with windex has no label Advised operator to label bottles
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean dishes Advised operator to remove
Sep 17, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Jul 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched hair and then handled clean utensils and equipment to prepare food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At glass door reach in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over washed/cut mushrooms. Operator moved raw shell eggs to lower shelf.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Liuba Mendez.
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.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. At prep area; spray bottle designed/labeled for chemical use only used in direct contact with to store/disowns water used to spray pizza dough. Operator discarded bottle.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server removed soiled dishes from table, carried to dish area and then picked up clean plates of food to be served to a different customer without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line; garlic butter (80F - Hot Holding). Operator stated garlic butter was reheated 3 hours prior, held at room temperature until served, moved to be reheated to 165F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer stored over and with ketchup and hot sauce. Operator removed sanitizer.
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. Operator informed employees during inspection, employees signed agreement.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At dish area hand wash sink; paper towel dispenser unable to dispense. Operator stated batteries were dead.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing sanitizer not labeled. Operator labeled.
Jul 3, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 2, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; opened box of raw comminuted beef stored over opened container of ice cream. Advised Operator to move raw below ready to eat.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches in kitchen on floor under dry storage shelves.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Right side double glass door reach in cooler; ham (48F - Cold Holding); pulled pork (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Right side double glass door reach in cooler; ham (48F - Cold Holding); pulled pork (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep table mounted can opener; blade soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Advised Operator to wash, rinse and sanitize.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink to right of dish machine blocked by storage of multiple items. Advised Operator to make hand wash sink accessible.
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. Provided Employee Reporting Agreement.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter; spray bottle containing cleaning chemical not labeled. Advised Operator to label.
Dead roaches on premises. 10 dead roaches in kitchen on floor under dry storage shelves.
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 30, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 31, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook talking on the cellphone then put on gloves to prepare food. Explained to female employee.she translated to him. He properly washed hands and put on gloves.
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. Emailed one
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
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. Emailed one
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Light yellow color liquid spray bottle by front counter hand sink not labeled. Explained and employee labeled.
Food stored on floor. Box of oil stored on floor in back room. Explained to female employee. Cook put box of oil on milk crate.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Demp black cloth towel by display case. Explained
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.