Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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HAVANA 1957

14571 SW 5 ST · PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County · FL 33027

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 16, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3327341
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8346598
DBPR license1621899

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm) **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate53B-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
#11Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar area- bottle containing sanitizer, employee labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 7

#1Basic24-06-4

Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Spoon stored inside dirty container, Employee removed to be wash, clean and sanitize **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee removed watch **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee placed a hat **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.soup cups on piles, stacked wet. Cleaning utensils- storage rack in dish ware room. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -storage area -in front of walk in freezer Build up of soiled and wet cardboard **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -mop sink **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:46 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 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
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.