Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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PORTO HAVANA CUBAN CUISINE

2979 W COMMERCIAL BLVD · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33309

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 4, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3448715
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8737742
DBPR license1622202

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority22-42-4

High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine 10 Ppm. Employee added chlorine rechecked 100 Ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in direct contact with a t shirt thank you bag in whirlpool freezer. Observed raw carrots stored in direct contact with a t shirt thank you bag in whirlpool refrigerator

#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. Observed chicken patties (121-129F – Hot Holding) ; beef patties (120F) in hot holding unit per operator held out of temperature less than two hours. Operator increased heat **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Basic 4

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired December 1 2023

#2Basic16-55-4

Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. As per employee dishwasher is broken and dishes are washed in three compartment sink.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on whirlpool refrigerator/freezer soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

#4Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine wiping cloth solution 0 Ppm. Employee added more chlorine rechecked 50 Ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 1:16 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 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 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.