HAVANA'S GUSTO LLC
928 SE 13 ST, Cape Coral FL 33990 · 239-321-0115
Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw fish in reach-in cooler. The owner moved the raw fish above the raw beef.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw fish in reach-in cooler. The owner moved the raw fish above the raw beef.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef in reach-in cooler not date marked. The owner date marked beef during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and beef in reach-in cooler not date marked.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed deep frier heavily soiled with grease.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
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. Printed out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-203 for Manager. The manager filled out form during inspection.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The manager removed knives from in between reach-in cooler and warmer.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1248 VISCAYA PKWY, UNIT 1, 2B, & 4, Cape Coral — this licence has since moved.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
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 manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The owner verified receipt and will assure all personnel read, sign and maintain in files.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chorizo in reach-in cooler not date marked.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 1248 VISCAYA PKWY, UNIT 1, 2B, & 4, Cape Coral — this licence has since moved.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave heavily soiled.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 1248 VISCAYA PKWY, UNIT 1, 2B, & 4, Cape Coral — this licence has since moved.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork in reach-in cooler. The operator discarded pork. Observed ham (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); raw pork (47F - Cold Holding); raw fish (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); in reach-in cooler. The operator is placing ice on all products.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
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 manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler ambient temperature 52F.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave heavily soiled.
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