HAVANA RESTAURANT AND BAKERY CORP

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed hard shell eggs over pumpkin in the walk in cooler, employee moved the pumpkin. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed manuel can opener in the kitchen with food debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle in the rice, owner took out. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank not secured in storage area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining three shelves with bakery icing and other items on it.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two employee drinks on preparation table, owner moved the cups. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of cups at front counter with water in between and not air drying properly.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in the reach in freezer in the kitchen.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops in the mop sink not air drying properly, owner moved. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ox tail at 107F, cook stated has been off for 30 minutes, cook reheated to 165F and hot held at 158F by end of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed manual can opener soiled with food debris, employee cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle unlabeled in kitchen, owner labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup without handle in black beans, owner removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed three CO2 tanks in the bar area not secure.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs on oven door, employee removed them. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop of handle in container of flour in back of kitchen, owner corrected. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with grease.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment without washing the hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw beef the clean utensils without washing their hands and changing gloves. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized, washed their hands and changed gloves. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blades on both meat slicers soiled.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Owner labeled the bottles. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - 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 preparation table in the preparation area. Employee removed the phone. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the kitchen.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in the cracks between the preparation table and the wall. Employee removed the knives to be sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ansel system on the exhaust hood on the cook line soiled.

Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives in the kitchen. Owner removed knives to be sanitized and discarded the knife block. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in kitchen. Operator is in process of replacing. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed chicken in plastic bags stored on top of beef in plastic containers in freezer.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Operator states garlic and oil was on counter for 1.5 hours with no time mark. Operator voluntarily discarded and created new container with time. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket and knives stored in handsink at front counter. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at kitchen. Soap added to sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees preparing coffees and serving food with bracelets and watches on wrists.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed premade Cuban sandwiches stored directly on rack on reach in cooler at prep area. Operator said grated shelf was sanitized each night but added deli papers to shelving.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed wooden knife block on kitchen.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Manager states foods were added/changed over 30 minutes ago and time mark was left off. Manager added new times. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing pitcher in handsink at front counter. Manager corrected employee. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stir spoons stored in standing water at front counter.Manager sent utensil through dishwash and added rinse cup and dry storage cup.. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filters do not fully fill the gap. Observed open gap of 4 or more inches in hood filters. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-26: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed heavy grease dripping from filters. Filters moved to allow air to flow straight onto vent. Gap between filters. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-27: Have scheduled for next week. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer in dessert display case. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-27: Time Extended

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, at dessert prep area observed handsonk blocked by rolling cart.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed trash stored on hand sink at kitchen during raw chicken prep. Handsonk at front counter used as dump sink as evidenced by ice in basin and dirty wipe cloths stored on sink edge. Waitstaff removed the items. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed 6 employees with no manager onsite. Manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, at dessert prep area.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on lower shelves of tables in kitchen .

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle broken off on sandwich press and reach on cooler at kitchen

Basic - Food stored on floor. Food on the floor on the dessert area walk-in cooler.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cake in dessert walk-in and open bulk sugar container at back prep.

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator educated the employee and they washed hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs over unwashed vegetable. Operator removed the item and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food containers soiled.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator placed hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, floor fan.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at the Three Compartment Sink.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator placed label on salt, sugar and beans. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation