Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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OLD HAVANA NIGHTS

763 NW FEDERAL HWY · STUART · Martin County · FL 34994

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 8, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3470668
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8781665
DBPR license5301398

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedNovember 8, 2024 12:40 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedNovember 13, 2024 12:00 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority2 Intermediate0 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 6

#1High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At reach in freezer, bread stored in Thank you bags. Advised operator of proper food storage. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#2High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. At kitchen, bottle of household pesticide stored on shelf. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At kitchen, 5 live roaches crawling underneath steam table, in dish area. Establishment open/operating during time of inspection.

#4High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top cooler, sliced ham (45F – Cold Holding). Operator stated item held in unit over 6 hours. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top cooler, sliced ham (45F – Cold Holding). Operator stated item held in unit over 6 hours. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#6High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table, cooked beans and rice (118F – Hot Holding), operators stated item held for approximately 30 minutes. Advised operator to reheat product to 165F.

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At cook line flip top cooler, cutting board with deep grooves and mold like substance.

#8Intermediate53B-03-5

Intermediate – Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:57 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.