Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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HAVANA BISTRO & CAFE

7975 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TR · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32809

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 21, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3769215
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13887833
DBPR license5812390

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 21, 2026 1:57 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 22, 2026 9:06 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority6 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#11High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over Alfredo sauce in the reach in cooler. Raw patties over empanadas in walk in freezer. Raw shelled eggs over plantains operator corrected and placed raw below rte. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#12High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 15 under triple sink and dishwasher. 2 on the counter next to dish washer. 1 on the handle of the ingredients bin. 3 under prep table 3 on top of dish washer 1 on the table next to the slicer. 50 on the shelf under stove and the floor under the mixer. 25 under the carte located next to the mop sink. 100 total **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#13High Priority01B-03-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Cracked eggs

Stop Sale
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (62F – Cold Holding). Less than 4 hours. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.

Intermediate 6

#16Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers in sink located near the cook line. Management removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink located on the front counter next to buffet line. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink located in the dish area **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#19Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink located in the dish area and in women's restroom.

#21Intermediate41-21-4

Intermediate – Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Blue substance.

Basic 10

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bread flour. Management removed.

#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Pans in storage

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler.

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under the equipment on the cook line.

#5Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Above walk in freezer.

#6Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Near entrance to dish area.

#7Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Hood

#8Basic14-73-4

Basic – No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of the equipment located on the cook line.

#10Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Stove in the kitchen Ice maker located on the front counter next

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 1:17 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

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