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HAVANA BAKERY & CAFÉ

5624 8 ST W STE 103 · LEHIGH ACRES · Lee County · FL 33971

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 20, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3348370
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8367630
DBPR license4607072

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate3 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 5

#4High Priority01A-05-4

High Priority – Food received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed three jars packed honey at front counter for sale, no label, no invoice or receipt, per operator purchased already packaged. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#5High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed throughout multiple locations in kitchen foods stored in direct contact with non food grade containers – sugar, flour, cut tomatoes, cheese, dough for bread in walk-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority01B-04-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Food received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. Observed three jars packed honey at front counter for sale, no label, no invoice or receipt, per operator purchased already packaged. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#7High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Left side front steam wells at counter cooked pork (100F – Hot Holding); cooked plantain (122F – Hot Holding); cooked beans (129F – Hot Holding); cooked yucca (117F – Hot Holding) per operator set out for 20 minutes. Operator turned up steam wells and sent foods to back over for rapid reheating. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning
#8High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At handwash sink front line and back pre area near dough room next to sinks. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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 Of Vomiting And Diarrheal Events handout HR 5030-104. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#10Intermediate16-36-4

Intermediate – No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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 employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Discussed employee heath with operator, operator began filling outform at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning

Basic 3

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sinks in main prep line, bakery room, **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic29-27-4

Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:19 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 48 · Gas appliances / boiler certificate – reporting only
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.