HAVANA BISTRO & CAFE
7975 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TR · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32809
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
08A-17-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-28: **Time Extended**
35A-04-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-28: 26 Rodent droppings by ice machine at front counter 4 rodent droppings underneath steam table. 6 Rodent droppings underneath cooks line. 4 Rodent droppings underneath dish machine. 3 rodent droppings underneath ice machine back of the house by walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
01B-14-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-28: **Time Extended**
01B-40-1High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-28: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (60F – Cold Holding) – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-28: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-28: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5Intermediate – – 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. Previously warned. 30 day extension **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-28: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Ladies room **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-28: **Time Extended**
Basic 13
36-37-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Cook line **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-28: **Time Extended**
36-36-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Over cook line and triple sink – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-28: **Time Extended**
06-09-2Basic – – From initial inspection : 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-28: **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-28: **Time Extended**
36-73-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment on the cook line – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-28: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of food located in walk-in freezer. Fries and other items – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-28: **Time Extended**
36-24-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall located on the cook line **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-28: **Time Extended**
10-20-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-28: **Time Extended**
05-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Prep table located on the front service counter. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-28: **Time Extended**
16-46-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Tape with dates – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-28: **Time Extended**
25-05-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. TOGO BOXES stored on the floor in the dining area. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-28: **Time Extended**
25-06-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Trays located on front counter. Plates located on the cook line – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-28: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 29, 2026 6:19 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
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.