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HABANA'S BOARDWALK RESTAURANT

2819 MAHAN DR UNIT 126 · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32308

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 12, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3389134
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8493312
DBPR license4703286

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#10High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken in same pan as pork in walk in cooler.

#11High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef 46F, and rice and beans 46F in walk in cooler per manager placed more than 24 hours ago.

Stop Sale
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef 46F, and rice and beans 46F in walk in cooler, per manager placed more Han 24 hours ago.

Intermediate 3

#13Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink near ice machine.

#14Intermediate53B-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
#15Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shredded beef, ground beef, rice and beans stored more than 24 hours ago, no date marking

Basic 9

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates and pans not stored inverted.

#2Basic12B-12-5

Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drink from open container.

#3Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking in food prep area.

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on the floor by cooks station, also observed calamari stored on the floor in walk in cooler and steak and potato rolls stored on the floor in walk in freezer.

#5Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in walk in cooler.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.

#7Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelving in walk in cooler.

#8Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths not stored in sanitizing solution.

#9Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed black beans, rice stored in working container, no label.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
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.