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HAVANNA'S #2 RESTAURANT

1325 W WASHINGTON ST STE-A1, Orlando FL 32805 · 407.426.7625

Last inspected Feb 20, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5807114
Grade history
APR 24
JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two small flying insects in prep area.
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Feb 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic Togo bags with red lettering used to store raw chicken.
High priority/14-31-5/Return visit Feb 20, 2026 · Time Extended
Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler.
Basic/36-36-4/Return visit Feb 20, 2026 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen door
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Feb 20, 2026 · Time Extended
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout back of the house kitchen.
Basic/36-02-5/Return visit Feb 20, 2026 · Time Extended
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Feb 20, 2026 · Time Extended
The state's own report →
Feb 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic Togo bags with red lettering used to store raw chicken.
High priority/14-31-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beans (46-50 F - Cold Holding); rice (46-50 F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (47-50F - Cold Holding); beef (47-51F - Cold Holding); pork (47-51F - Cold Holding) per operator items in cooler less then 4 hours. Operator placed items on ice for temperature recovery and called maintenance to repair cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler.
Basic/36-36-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen door
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. raw chicken wings (47-50F - Cold Holding); beef (47-50F - Cold Holding) pork (47-50F - Cold Holding)
Basic/03A-05-5/Warning
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout back of the house kitchen.
Basic/36-02-5
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal pans in basin of hand sink at front counter
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen door
Basic/35B-01-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink by walk in cooler. Employee placed sign on sink.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Basic/14-17-4
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate15 Basic
Show 21 findings ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cooked cracked eggs and walked into walk in cooler to grab bread without changing gloves. Employee washed and changed gloves.
High priority/12A-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Towel used in reach in cooler to keep bread moist. Operator removed.
High priority/14-86-1/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By walk in cooler.
High priority/29-34-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic bottle in hws front service counter, operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee at front counter making coffee, portioning salad and prepping food when needed.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. In walk in freezer
Basic/36-06-4
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk in cooler and freezer.
Basic/14-05-4
Ceiling tile missing. Two ceiling tiles missing back of the house above walk in cooler.
Basic/36-36-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. 8 ceiling tiles above hot holding station in front lobby.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone stored with can goods above prep table shelves back of the house.
Basic/40-06-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on prep table 67F. Operator removed Ice scoop by ice machine
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in cooler door.
Basic/14-36-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan cover.
Basic/23-03-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Piping to handwashing sink leaking on to opening on floor backing up but not overflowing.
Basic/29-08-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4
Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Metal rod across door.
Basic/35B-13-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler with cold salads at front service counter.
Basic/29-49-6
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cornmeal under prep table by cooks line. Operator labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Push cart blocking exit door. Operator removed.
/46-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Meat stored in plastic bags in walk in cooler.
High priority/14-31-5/Return visit Jul 19, 2024 · Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Return visit Jul 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Return visit Jul 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in red beans no handle.
Basic/14-01-5/Return visit Jul 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Basic/23-24-4/Return visit Jul 19, 2024 · Time Extended
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. Reach in front salad cooler. Operator has food holding temperature on ice.
Basic/14-74-7/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Jul 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath and behind all cooking kitchen equipment.
Basic/36-73-4/Return visit Jul 19, 2024 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at entrance to walk in cooler.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jul 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and side of fryers.
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Jul 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door prep area left open.
Basic/35B-03-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jul 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. At hand wash sink by walk in cooler.
Basic/29-20-5/Return visit Jul 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors in kitchen cooking area not sealed.
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jul 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Return visit Jul 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 3 compartment sink and mop sink area.
Basic/36-27-5/Return visit Jul 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
Show 20 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two small flying insects in prep area.
High priority/35A-02-6
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Meat stored in plastic bags in walk in cooler.
High priority/14-31-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pasta 56f, Rice 55f, cooked chicken 49f, red beans 45f in walk in cooler more than 24 hours per operator.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta 56f, and rice 55 in walk in cooler more than 24 hours per operator. Shrimp salad 44f, shredded lettuce 46, potato salad 46f in reach in front salad cooler per operator 30 mins. Operator placed food items on ice for temperature recovery.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test.
Intermediate/16-37-1
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in red beans no handle.
Basic/14-01-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Basic/23-24-4
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. Reach in front salad cooler. Operator has food holding temperature on ice.
Basic/14-74-7/Corrective Action Taken
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath and behind all cooking kitchen equipment.
Basic/36-73-4
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One missing filter.
Basic/14-42-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In walk in cooler.
Basic/05-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at entrance to walk in cooler.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and side of fryers.
Basic/23-03-4
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door prep area left open.
Basic/35B-03-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. At hand wash sink by walk in cooler.
Basic/29-20-5
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors in kitchen cooking area not sealed.
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 3 compartment sink and mop sink area.
Basic/36-27-5
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly at prep area by thawing chicken.
High priority/35A-02-6
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At back prep area entrance to kitchen.
Basic/31B-04-4
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door prep area left open. No mesh no protection.
Basic/35B-03-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors in back area not sealed.
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of sodium bicarbonate- over single service Items
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
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 operator with form, employee working signed form
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared foods from previous day not dated
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, yellow cleaner in bottle not labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing by 3 compartment sink
Basic/36-36-4
Clean linens stored on floor.
Basic/21-17-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to several boards in kitchen
Basic/14-09-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Food stored on floor. Cases of cooking oil on floor
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter
Basic/31B-04-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors back of house not sealed
Basic/36-02-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation

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.