HAVANA SPICE
1370 N HOMESTEAD BLVD · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33030
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observe raw chicken stored above raw mahi fillets on shelves at walk in cooler. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe cooked rice and beans (56F – Cold Holding) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per employee from last night. Employee discarded food during inspection.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe cooked rice and beans (56F – Cold Holding) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per employee from last night. Employee discarded food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe oxtail (127F – Hot Holding) at cook line, as per employee less than 1 hour, employee proceed to reheated.
Intermediate 1
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observe cooked lamb,cooked beans,cooked steak and cooked rice not date marked on shelves at walk in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours.
Basic 10
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe on cooked rice container at walk in cooler floor, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observe soiled walk in cooler handle.
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observe throughout kitchen.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observe raw steak case stored on walk in cooler floor, also observe raw seafood case stored on kitchen floor, employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observe at kitchen area.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe soiled gaskets on unit at preparation area.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe on unit at preparation area.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observe several food containers not covered at walk in cooler.employee start covering containers during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
38-04-4Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:50 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.