HAVANA RESTAUTANT IN THE CIRCLE
103 CIRCLE PARK DR, Sebring FL 33870 · 786-318-8752
Last inspected May 8, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 4 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. Inspector Provided handout during inspection.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed dumpster rusted on bottom at front.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on left side of reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket is torn in front area.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink front counter does not have water.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sheet pan stored over the hand washing sink in the back preparation area. Employee removed the pan.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. hot water at the hand washing sink in the front counter area reading 77F.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Employee replaced the sanitizer with no detergent.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 2 ceiling tiles in the unisex bathroom showing water damage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a cutting board on the sandwich make line. Employee removed the phone.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed the towels in the sanitizer bucket.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off at back warewash area. Owner restored water at inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed two ceiling tiles in restroom with water damage.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean cooking utensils stored food contact surface up in pan at utensil storage rack.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee cleaning on place slicer with soapy water pnly. No sanitation step.
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. Inspector Provided handout during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container of soapy water stored in handsink basin.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. Operator employed in February 2023 with no food safety training.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.