Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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HAVANA HOBBIT

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 6, 2017
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2735982
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6367758
DBPR license3000259

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 6, 2017 3:19 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 7, 2017 10:04 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority4 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#9High Priority35A-02-5

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area: Observed two on handle at three compartment sink, one on dry storage shelf and one on shelf next to reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10High Priority08A-10-4

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler: raw chicken, beef and steak over cooked gyro, ham and beef. Raw fish over potatoes in reach-in freezer. Observed operator properly separate food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found: approximately 50-100 droppings on the floor underneath grill: observed some hard droppings and due to the location of the droppings, can not determine whether the droppings are fresh or not. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority41-08-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils: sanitizing tablet next to clean cups by three compartment sink at bar. Observed operator remove chemical away from clean dishes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 4

#13Intermediate22-28-4

Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue: both reach-in coolers in the kitchen and vegetable chopper/slicer. Observed operator clean veggie chopper. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning
#14Intermediate53A-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 1/5/18. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate16-35-4

Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate53B-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 2/4/18. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 8

#1Basic08B-45-4

Basic – Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer: case on onions on walk-in cooler floor. Observed operator remove food off floor and store properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils: drink over prep table. Observed operator remove drink away from prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water: walk-in freezer floor. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable: walk-in freezer outside. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic10-06-4

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container: spoon handle touching taziki sauce. Observed operator remove handle out of food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic22-19-4

Basic – Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Observed operator clean microwave. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees: bar handwash sink. Provide operator with sign, observed operator put up sign. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic36-10-4

Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting: dry storage floor. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:27 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.