Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LA GUAGUA HAVANERA

7808 BACK BEACH RD · PANAMA CITY BEACH · Bay County · FL 32407

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 5, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number1271613
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8330471
DBPR license1350366

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 5, 2023 1:06 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 5, 2023 4:29 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionSewage back up

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed food stored in to go bags.

#5High Priority28-13-5

High Priority – Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed raw sewage coming from truck being disposed of on ground. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#6Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pans and cutting board in hand wash sink. Employee removed. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

#8Intermediate27-06-4

Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink or hand wash sink. Observed no hot water for entire establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate53B-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. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic16-13-5

Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink in order wash, sanitize and rinse.

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed onions on floor.

#3Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen meat thawing in standing water.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:26 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.