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HAVANA NIGHT RESTAURANT & BAKERY

1409 N US 231 STE B · PANAMA CITY · Bay County · FL 32405

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 25, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3445362
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8734388
DBPR license1305950

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw meat in plastic grocery bag in freezer.

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On fry station counter: cooked pork 63F, ham 71F, on prep table shelf: raw shell eggs ambient temp 71F, per employee, all items less than 4 hours. Manager voluntarily discarded items at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#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. Front line hot holding: cooked tilapia 97F, per manager less than 4 hours. Manager voluntarily discarded fish at time of inspection.

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager unable to provide chlorine test strips.

#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by kitchen three compartment sink. Paper towels restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – 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. No proof of food handler training for Jessica.

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In front line ice chest.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walk-in cooler and freezer gaskets.

#4Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed pan of rice in walk-in labeled as ribs from 9a¿¿12. Manager states date/product is incorrect.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:38 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 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 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
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 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.