Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

HAVANA RESTAURANT OF N FL INC

1691 6 ST · MACCLENNY · Baker County · FL 32063

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 14, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3434698
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8723724
DBPR license1200147

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 14, 2024 11:11 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 15, 2024 8:49 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#11High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine advil container on cutting board. Operator relocated the advil. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the waitstation dessert reach in cooler, raw shrimp over ready to eat dessert. Per operator placed stored shrimp in that cooler while deep cleaning normal cooler it would be stored in. Operator relocated the shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 18 total rodent droppings all in the rear hallway, 2 rodent droppings on the water heater, 5 on the floor under the dry storage shelf, 6 on the bulk ice bin interior compartment, 5 on the exterior lip of the bulk ice bin closest to the open window with torn screening. Per operator has had pest control out recently because of observed rodent droppings, operator states has not seen any activity other than droppings in the storage hallway. Operator swept and discarded observed droppings. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 4

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in prep area with food residue staining build up. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink behind the front counter.

#16Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink on cook line. Operator provided hand wash soap and refilled dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle of degreaser by the hand wash sink with no label.

Basic 10

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach observed in men's restroom. Operator swept and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor in front of the bulk ice bin.

#3Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Missing hood filter over fryers on cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop for bulk sugar handle in contact with the product.

#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line with build up of food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over cook line with build up of grease. Multiple reach in freezer door gaskets with mold like substance build up.

#7Basic36-60-5

Basic – Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Window screen by bulk ice bin torn.

#8Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water at base of cook line drawer reach in cooler.

#9Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. In the fenced in area behind establishment, build up of discarded equipment. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table by entrance to prep area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:04 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 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 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.