Inspection Report

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HAVANA

6803 S DIXIE HWY · WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33405-4602

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 30, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3472754
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8783751
DBPR license6010029

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority2 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#2High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of tomato paste One can of mushrooms In dry storage closet. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#3High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked pork in walk in cooler. Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live roaches under counter at hand sink near service window Operated killed and removed **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#5High 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 prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. cut ham (51F – Cooling); cut pork (51F – Cooling); ham and cheese (65F – Cooling); cheese and pork (65F – Cooling); cheese (51F – Cooling) in sandwich cooler since 4 am. Cooling for over four hours. Food did not reach 41F within four hours. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (48F – Cold Holding) in sand which cooler. In unit over four hours. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (48F – Cold Holding) in sand which cooler. In unit over four hours. milk (77F – Cold Holding) under counter at service window. Out less than Four hours. Placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#7High Priority03D-06-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. cut ham (51F – Cooling); cut pork (51F – Cooling); ham and cheese (65F – Cooling); cheese and pork (65F – Cooling); cheese (51F – Cooling) in sandwich cooler since 4 am. Cooling for over four hours. Food did not reach 41F within four hours. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked plantain (122F – Hot Holding); chicken (119F – Hot Holding) in steam table. Out less than four hours. Reheated to 165F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dish machine hand sink storing utensils **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under hand sink at front service window At busser station in dining room **Warning**

Warning

Basic 1

#1Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in dry storage closet **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.