Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

HAVANA SUGAR

1320 N HOMESTEAD BLVD · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33030

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 28, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3591798
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10870873
DBPR license2337937

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#12High Priority01B-02-5

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.

Stop Sale
#13High Priority03A-02-5

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.

Intermediate 1

#14Intermediate11-27-4

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**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 11

#1Basic14-74-7

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).

#2Basic14-69-4

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

#3Basic42-02-4

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

#4Basic14-36-5

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.

#5Basic51-13-4

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

Corrective Action Taken
#6Basic51-18-6

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

#7Basic23-03-4

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

#8Basic33-16-4

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

#9Basic25-05-4

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

#10Basic33-30-4

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

#11Basic36-02-5

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

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 7:42 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.