Inspection Report

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HABANA'S BOARDWALK RESTAURANT

2819 MAHAN DR UNIT 126 · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32308

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 14, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3478819
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8789816
DBPR license4703286

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#10High 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. Observed shredded beef 48°F. Per owner stored 24 hours ago.

Stop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef 48°F. Per owner stored 24 hours ago.

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shredded beef in walk in cooler stored more than 24 hours, no date mark.

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine.

#2Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves near hot hold line.

#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 6/1/24. Owner printed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath back door.

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor near stove and frozen vegetables stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed tin foil ripped on shelves near 3 compartment sink.

#8Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice and black beans win working containers not labeled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:14 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
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 50 · Current license displayed
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.