OLD HAVANA CAFE
2225 SE OCEAN BLVD, Stuart FL 34996
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
4 inspections within 29 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter hot box - ham croquettes 116F- hot holding, empanadas 98-111F- hot holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 2 hours- operator placed under time as a Ugliest health control for remaining time.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At tall reach in cooler raw chicken stored over sauces- operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter cooler - Raw chicken 45-47F- cold holding, Ham 45F- cold holding, shredded cheese 45-47F- cold holding, pico 45-47F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 45 minutes - operator placed in reach in freezer to quick chill At front counter area- Butter 46F-cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 2 hours- operator placed under time as a public health control for remaining time.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter hot box - ham croquettes 116F- hot holding, empanadas 98-111F- hot holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 2 hours- operator placed under time as a Ugliest health control for remaining time.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution Chlorine 10ppm. Operator added more chlorine to 100ppm.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Single service utensils and condiment packets under hand wash sink at sandwich assembly line. Operator stored properly.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Glass cleaner and degreaser concentrate stored next to bag in box Coca Cola, storage rack by entrance to kitchen. Operator stored properly.
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 of any training at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed Employee cell phones over packaged jalapeños and banana peppers at dry storage rack in back prep area. Operator stored properly.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Single service utensils and condiment packets under hand wash sink at sandwich assembly line. Operator stored properly.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer used for knife sanitizing at 0ppm, at sandwich assembly line. Operator corrected to 100ppm.
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