HAVANA CAFE DELIGHTS INC
155 E MAIN ST · BARTOW · Polk County · FL 33830
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 11 flying insects on wall behind food rack 2 live flying insect on food bags **Repeat Violation**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under 3-compartment sink. 1 live roach on pipe behind spice rack shelving 3 live roaches behind grease trap under 3-compartment sink 14 live roaches climbing on various old equipment and items in hall 1 live roach behind wood cabinet 7 live roaches on picture frames behind buffet cabinet 2 live roaches on hanging pictures in hallway 1st and 2 nd pictures 1 live roach climbing on ceiling **Repeat Violation**
08B-01-4High Priority – Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Front buffet operator wrapped with plastic wrap for a temporary sneeze guard. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 7
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Alfred Saltos expired 3/19/2019 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back hand washing sink
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed prep area for preparing Cuban sandwiches also hot serving wells at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Back hand washing sink. Employee replaced paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. observed for Amelia P. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. container of pork in reach in cooler
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray with blue liquid in haaway
Basic 5
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead on wall under 3-compartment sink 2 dead roaches behind spice rack in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
13-02-4Basic – Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee serving food from buffet with portions of hair down.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris Under cooking equipment, behind coolers and shelving in kitchen area.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 3-door unit shelving
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:58 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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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.