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BREAKFAST IN HAVANA

2251 W NEW HAVEN AVE · MELBOURNE · Brevard County · FL 32904

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3476289
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8787286
DBPR license1506061

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
8 High Priority5 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 8

#8High Priority09-20-5

High Priority – Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – ready-to-eat food intended to be heated as a sole ingredient not immediately heated to 145 degrees F after bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Touching ham without gloves

#9High Priority22-11-5

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Yellow Cutting board for raw steak operator educated

#10High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs over whole muscle pork, and ground beef over raw muscle pork **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked shredded beef dated 7/10 found 7/17 **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked shredded beef dated 7/10 found 7/17

Stop Sale
#13High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Worker cracked raw eggs then wiped gloves with towel and went back to cook line without changing gloves **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 75 F – cold holding; shredded cheese 55 F – cold holding; sliced tomatoes 50 F – cold holding; **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stainless steel cleaner over clean dishes

Intermediate 5

#16Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

#17Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 3 new employees less than 60 days

#19Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Near 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#20Intermediate29-28-4

Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date on water filtet

Basic 7

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in frozen hash browns, operators removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates above steam table **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License Current

#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.

#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs placed on stove handle, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

#7Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops stored in bucket not hung up

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:23 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
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 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.