HAVANA SPICE
1370 N HOMESTEAD BLVD · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33030
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
27 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-41-4High 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. Observed at 0ppm.
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored on nonfood grade bags at walk in freezer.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw marinated steak stored above cooked pork in shelves in walk in cooler, employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked steak dated on 08/28/2023 in walk in cooler, employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked steak dated on 08/28/2023 in walk in cooler, employee discarded during inspection.
Intermediate 7
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 form during inspection.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking HWS in kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing. Observed employee employee washing wiping cloth in kitchen area.
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 form during inspection.
14-14-4Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee station.
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 no training forGabriela,Arely,Nicolas,Aydeli,Maynor and Jesus have been working more than 60 days.
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 pork,beans and chicken not date marked, as per employee food was prepared 2 days ago, employee dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 15
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in dishwasher area.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items stored next to microwave in kitchen area.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under equipment at the cook line.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed oil,vinegar and cut onions containers stored on floor at the cook line, employee rearranged properly during inspection. Also observed mojo and vinegar containers stored on floor under rack in dishwasher area, employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed soiled gasket in unit at the entrance of the kitchen.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed several personal drinks in coolers in kitchen area, employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cooked steak not covered inside walk-in cooler. Employee covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fries, sweet potatoes fries and oxtail (frozen) stored on preparation table. Employee moved to cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at cook line.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the cook line.
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed throughout kitchen,also at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil,butter and soy sauce containers not identified at the cook line, employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:53 PM.
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
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1 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.