Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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HABANA CAFE

5402 GULFPORT BLVD · GULFPORT · Pinellas County · FL 33707

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 14, 2019
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2962276
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7142795
DBPR license6213883

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedNovember 14, 2019 2:18 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedNovember 14, 2019 4:47 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority5 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical23 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#12High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of mushrooms. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#13High Priority03A-02-4

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 85 °F, cook said she only holds for 4 hours then throws it away. Time as a public health control will be given to operator for butter. Beans 49,49,49,47 °F, cheese 48 °F, shrimp 44-46 °F, foods moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#14High Priority08A-07-4

High Priority – Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cases of raw chicken touching cases of ready to eat plantains, **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 50 rodent droppings under shelf in kitchen, approximately 30 on floor under expo window, approximately 30 on floor in dry stock, approximately 10 under cook line, approximately 25 on floor under front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority35A-21-4

High Priority – Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. On floor near walk in cooler in dry stock, on dry stock shelf on cans. **Warning**

Warning
#17High Priority35A-18-4

High Priority – Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. On pipe in dry stock. **Warning**

Warning
#18High Priority41-02-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Dish chemical with boxes of oil. Rubbing alcohol with spices. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 5

#19Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Cutting board stains, can opener soiled, microwave interior soiled, slicer blade guard, front reach in cooler interior soiled, flat top grease, range soil build up, **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate02C-03-4

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheese, cook dated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#21Intermediate02C-02-4

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans, cook dated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#22Intermediate53B-10-4

Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Expiration date missing. Added during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#23Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 11

#1Basic23-06-4

Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Wall shelving, shelf under prep, gaskets at glass reach in cooler at front counter, **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic24-06-4

Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Utensils in drawer under prep table **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic08B-20-4

Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of mushrooms. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on shelf above prep. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Feta and pickles in walk in cooler, case of food in walk in freezer, **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic33-29-4

Basic – Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's room. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall near dish machine. Floor under cook line soiled. Floor fan soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 100 ppm quaternary ammonium **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic14-06-4

Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood pallet in kitchen. Paddle for beans. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:18 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.