Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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HAVANA HOBBIT

7771 FLORIDA GEORGIA HWY · HAVANA · Gadsden County · FL 32333

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 28, 2017
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2676585
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6202266
DBPR license3000259

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 28, 2017 6:23 PM
StatusNo reopening date recorded
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate19 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical28 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#20High Priority03A-02-4

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold unit: Lettuce 49°F, Cheese 50°F, Tomatoes 50°F, Ham 46°F, Roast 48°F, Beef 48°F, Chicken 44°F, 45°F, Shrimp 50°F, and Fish 45°F. Walk-in cooler: Cheese 50°F and Tomatoes 53°F. This violation must be complied by 4/29/17. Observed cooks place all food items in outside walk-in cooler, bringing temperatures down to: Lettuce 43°F, Cheese 43°F, Tomatoes 44°F, Ham 41°F, Roast 42°F, Beef 42°F, Chicken 41°F. Observed Fish and Shrimp tossed out. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning
#21High Priority08A-22-4

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Observed container of raw chicken over container of raw fish in reach-in cooler across from steam table. Observed cook place container of chicken on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#22High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor near white reach-in freezer and walk-in cooler. Observed 1 live roach on spice rack over prep table near three compartment sink. This violation must be complied by 4/29/17. **Warning**

Warning
#23High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 75 dry rodent droppings on floor behind white reach-in freezer near walk-in cooler. Observed approximately 20 soft rodent droppings on dry storage wood shelf next to metal shelf. Observed approximately 50 soft rodent droppings on metal shelf near dry storage wood shelf. Observed approximately 20 soft rodent droppings on ledge behind prep table near three compartment sink. This violation must be complied by 4/29/17. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#24Intermediate14-74-5

Intermediate – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is repaired. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#25Intermediate22-28-4

Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue: throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#26Intermediate53A-01-5

Intermediate – Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. This violation must be complied by 6/27/17. **Warning**

Warning
#27Intermediate53B-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. This violation must be complied by 6/27/17. **Warning**

Warning
#28Intermediate14-76-5

Intermediate – Walk-in cooler not maintained in good repair. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is repaired. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 19

#1Basic36-40-5

Basic – Attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease/food debris: cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic36-75-4

Basic – Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving: throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches on dry storage shelf near metal shelf. This violation must be complied by 4/29/17. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic35A-20-4

Basic – Dead rodent present. Observed 1 fresh and soft to the touch rodent on trap underneath soda machine counter. This violation must be complied by 4/29/17. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic12B-12-4

Basic – Employee beverage container in a food preparation area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container: on food prep table near steam table. Observed employee remove drink from food prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation: cook at fry station. Observed cook place hat on. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic23-22-4

Basic – Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves: underneath steam table. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic23-19-4

Basic – Food debris/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator: throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Basic33-15-4

Basic – Garbage can located outside has no lid: missing one lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13Basic36-14-4

Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and under cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#14Basic36-31-4

Basic – Hole in ceiling: above grill line. **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic29-49-5

Basic – Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler: throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#16Basic23-05-4

Basic – Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface: exterior of white dry storage bins on shelf underneath steam table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#17Basic36-72-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler floor soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#18Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and dust: throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#19Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop head on kitchen floor near dry storage wood shelf. Observed cook hang mop up to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:00 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
8 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.