Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Extended

HAVANA BISTRO & CAFE

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 22, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Time Extension
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3769215
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13889159
DBPR license5812390

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority6 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#11High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-22: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#12High Priority01B-03-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Cracked eggs – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-22: **Time Extended**

Stop Sale
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-22: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#14High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-22: **Time Extended**

Intermediate 6

#15Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers in sink located near the cook line. Management removed. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-22: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-Site
#16Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-22: Time extended 7 days from initial inspection. **Time Extended**

Warning
#17Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink located in the dish area **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-22: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#18Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-22: Time extended 60 days from initial inspection. **Time Extended**

Warning
#19Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink located in the dish area and in women's restroom. – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-22: **Time Extended**

#20Intermediate41-21-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Blue substance. – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-22: **Time Extended**

Basic 10

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bread flour. Management removed. – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-22: **Time Extended**

#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Pans in storage – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-22: **Time Extended**

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler. – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-22: **Time Extended**

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under the equipment on the cook line. – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-22: **Time Extended**

#5Basic36-17-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Above walk in freezer. – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-22: **Time Extended**

#6Basic36-24-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Near entrance to dish area. – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-22: **Time Extended**

#7Basic38-07-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Hood – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-22: **Time Extended**

#8Basic14-73-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-22: **Time Extended**

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of the equipment located on the cook line. – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-22: **Time Extended**

#10Basic33-31-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Stove in the kitchen Ice maker located on the front counter next – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-22: **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 23, 2026 11:16 AM.

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 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.