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 dateOctober 27, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3770100
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13890255
DBPR license5812390

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 27, 2026 1:20 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 29, 2026 11:26 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate13 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

#14High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Beef ver pork located in the reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 50 under steam table located on the front counter 20 on the sides of the ice machine. 75 under triple sink and dishwasher 50 behind equipment on the cook line Operator started the process of cleaning and sanitizing the areas. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#16High Priority01B-14-4

High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 3 located in a bowl on the cook line.

Stop Sale
#17High Priority01B-40-1

High Priority – Stop Sale issued. Fish reduced oxygen packaged on premises, or commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish labeled with instructions to remain frozen until time of use, not held frozen.

Stop Sale
#18High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (60F – Cold Holding)

Intermediate 3

#19Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic containers in hand sink located on the cook line. Staff removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#20Intermediate53B-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. Previously warned. 30 day extension **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#21Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Ladies room **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 13

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Cook line **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Over cook line and triple sink

#3Basic06-09-2

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. hot line steam table and ice machine on the front counter. Handle on reach in cooler and torn gaskets. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#5Basic36-73-4

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

#6Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of food located in walk-in freezer. Fries and other items

#7Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall located on the cook line **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#9Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Prep table located on the front service counter.

#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood

#11Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Tape with dates

#12Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. TOGO BOXES stored on the floor in the dining area.

#13Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Trays located on front counter. Plates located on the cook line

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 28, 2026 1:07 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 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.