Inspection Report

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LITTLE HAVANA RESTAURANT

721 S FEDERAL HWY · DEERFIELD BEACH · Broward County · FL 33441

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 28, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3447368
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8736395
DBPR license1621188

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate7 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 1

#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw beef stored on shelf above container of ready to eat sauce in two door reach in cooler opposite cook line. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket in basin of hand sink at the bar.

#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the bar.

#11Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink at the bar.

Basic 7

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen and prep areas. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on food prep cutting board opposite cook line in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket on bison two door reach in cooler opposite cook line in kitchen. 2. Broken handle on flip top cooler door opposite cook line in kitchen.

#4Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation and warewashing areas missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers

#5Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloths stored on cutting board and food prep tables in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of Bison two door reach-in-cooler opposite cook line in kitchen. Operator dried and cleaned bottom of cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop observed stored in mop bucket in storage area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:06 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
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 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.