HAVANA CUBAN RESTAURANT INC
710 PONDELLA RD UNIT 11 · NORTH FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33903
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee continue wearing same gloves between touching soiled wiping cloth and using clean utensils, then push cart with buildup of food debris and use clean utensils again. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle with Windex on rack hanging above clean cooking pots. Operator moved bottle to chemical shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in prep kitchen. Operator replaced towels.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. Operator completed printed form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked black beans in stand up double glass door reach in cooler prepared yesterday with no date mark.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with blue liquid unlabeled on rack above clean pots.
Basic 5
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in rear kitchen area by walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer not smooth, non absorbent and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee serving food while wearing a watch at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food in prep kitchen with no hair restraint.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf above center prep table in prep kitchen.
32-17-4Basic – Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed self closing device in unisex bathroom broken.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 1:11 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.