Homestead, Miami-Dade County

HAVANA SUGAR

1320 N HOMESTEAD BLVD, Homestead, FL 33030

FoodSeating
Latest violations
14
2 High Priority
Oct 28, 2025
City
Homestead
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
4

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 14

01B-02-5

Detail 24151835

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in cooler next to triple sink with ambient temp of 48F. The following TCS foods stored inside: milk (46F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator, more than 4 hours stored inside.

03A-02-5

Detail 24151833

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler next to triple sink with ambient temp of 48F. The following TCS foods stored inside: milk (46F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator, more than 4 hours stored inside.

11-27-4

Detail 24151824

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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

14-74-7

Detail 24151831

Basic - 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 next to triple sink with ambient temp of 48F. The following TCS foods stored inside: milk (46F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding).

14-69-4

Detail 24151823

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in cooler; ice buildup.

42-02-4

Detail 24151829

Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed mop sink with single service items stored inside; inaccessible.

14-36-5

Detail 24151828

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at reach in freezer in kitchen as well as ice cream at front counter.

51-13-4

Detail 24151822

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

51-18-6

Detail 24151832

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.

23-03-4

Detail 24151834

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler.

33-16-4

Detail 24151830

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open at time of inspection.

25-05-4

Detail 24151827

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed in kitchen on floor; box of cups.

33-30-4

Detail 24151826

Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed wooden planks stored in dumpster area.

36-02-5

Detail 24151825

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in front of triple sink.

Oct 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 8

11-27-4

Detail 23233137

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 23233140

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: No test strips available. Time Extended

05-08-4

Detail 23233133

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: Did not observed. Time Extended

53B-02-5

Detail 23233139

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for Stephanie, Brenda and Jenny. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: Observed no training available. Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 23233134

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: Time Extended

32-12-5

Detail 23233135

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed on unisex bathroom. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: Still observed. Time Extended

10-01-5

Detail 23233136

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on sugar container at preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: Still observed. Corrected On-Site

38-02-4

Detail 23233138

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: Still observed. Time Extended

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 5Total: 13

02C-01-5

Detail 23010872

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed carrot cake date on 07/14 operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23010873

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed carrot cake date on 07/14 operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 23010866

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.

16-37-1

Detail 23010865

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

05-08-4

Detail 23010871

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation

53B-02-5

Detail 23010864

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for Stephanie, Brenda and Jenny.

11-26-1

Detail 23010862

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.

02C-02-5

Detail 23010869

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed dessert not date marked, as per operator from previous day. Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 23010867

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed on unisex bathroom. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 23010868

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on sugar container at preparation area.

38-02-4

Detail 23010870

Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas.

33-30-4

Detail 23010863

Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed paint gallons stored on floor at front counter, also observed by 3 compartment sink.

21-12-4

Detail 23010861

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter.

Jan 18, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

05-08-4

Detail 22571868

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

31B-03-4

Detail 22571866

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink.

32-04-4

Detail 22571865

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

32-12-5

Detail 22571867

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.