Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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HAVANA 86

3434 W COLUMBUS DR #101 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33607

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 12, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3470153
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8781150
DBPR license3906679

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate5 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 2

#6High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored in non food grade bags in walk-in cooler

#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 plantains (130 – Hot Holding) on cookline hot holding unit. Observed employee place in fryer and reheated to 165F . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink on cookline Corrected observed employee replace **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 4 cutting boards grooved and stained on cookline

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cookline Corrected observed employee discard **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of plantains stored on floor below pizza oven on cookline Corrected -observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed two boxes of Togo cups stored on floor in storage area Corrected observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature Corrected observed employee place in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:27 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
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
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
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.