HAVANA CUBAN CAFE

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented can of "El Ebro". Stop sale issued. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered the kitchen, put on gloves, and began preparing a sandwich without washing hands. Inspector had employee wash hands and change gloves. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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 touched phone to take an order, then continued preparing food without washing hands and changing gloves. Inspector had employee wash hands and change gloves. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored inside reach-in cooler near back door above raw beef and raw pork. Manager moved chicken to bottom of shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Guava and cheese pastries not discarded after four hours. Employee stated they were put into display case at 10:45am. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Guava and cheese pastries not discarded after four hours. Employee stated they were put into display case at 10:45am.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of sunscreen stored on shelf with canned food in back storage area. Manager moved to chemical storage shelf. Baking spray stored on lower shelf with chemicals near reach-in freezer. Manager moved to shelf above chemicals. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - 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. No proof of vomit or diarrhea cleanup plan. Inspector provided a cleanup plan during this inspection.

Intermediate - No paper soap and/or towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink behind counter near sandwich make-table: missing towels. Handwash sink behind counter near reach-in cooler: missing towels and soap. Handwash sink in kitchen: missing soap. All were replenished during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - 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. No proof of reporting agreements. Inspector provided management with reporting agreements during this inspection.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor under chemical supply shelf. Four dead roaches on floor between reach-in freezer and wall. All were cleaned and discarded during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food stored inside reach-in cooler near back door above rice, beef, and chicken. Manager removed from cooler during this inspection Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On storage shelf in storage area: Bin containing a phone and several cords stored on top of pasta and beans. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in kitchen above pickup window. Hood filters above grill. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over cooked pork. Manager moved pork above ground beef. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item on prep table across from stove: tomatoes (68°F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item sliced as needed and stored on prep table for 45 minutes. Manager moved item to kitchen reach-in cooler to reduce temperature to 41°F. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk container stored in reach-in cooler behind front counter. Manager stated item was opened the previous day and placed the proper date on container. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pickle jar stored in hand washing sink behind front counter with steam table. Manager removed jar. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle next to three compartment sink behind front counter. Manager placed label on bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored on rack next to three compartment sink.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice stored on floor in back dry storage.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on cook line stored in water at 81°F. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above stove and fryer greasy. Hand washing sink behind front counter soiled with old food debris.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar next to coffee machine. Manager placed label on container. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Observed Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet and spigot behind establishment.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed one container of cooked oxtail at 53°F left overnight in Reach in Cooler. Ambient temperature of refrigerator 52°F. All others items were either thawing or non time/temperature control for safety food items.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed one container of cooked oxtail at 53°F left overnight in Reach in Cooler. Ambient temperature of refrigerator 52°F Observed small portion of ham in Reach in Cooler at front serving area at 53°F for 2 hours. Manager placed item on time/temperature control for safety food to be discarded in 2 hours.

Intermediate - Observed No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Intermediate - Observed No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed small portion of ham in Reach in Cooler at front serving area at 53°F for 2 hours. Manager placed item on time/temperature control for safety food to be discarded in 2 hours.

Basic - Observed No copy of latest inspection report available.

Basic - Observed Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Observed Food stored in a prohibited area. Personal jar of peanut butter stored with single serve items behind front bar counter

Basic - Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation