Inspection Report

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HAVANA RESTAURANT & BAKERY

2912 US HWY 27 N · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 24, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number1299927
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8896295
DBPR license3850171

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#4High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of ibuprofen on the counter in a prep area location, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator changed gloves no handwashing in between tasks of handling a chemical then taking care of a customers order, explained to operator the importance of washing hands when changing gloves. Operator stopped and washed his hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hard shell eggs stored over ready to eat chicken empanadas in the reach in cooler, operator moved to different shelve. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

#8Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

#9Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two unlabeled bottles of chemical on the floor by the reach in cooler.

Basic 3

#1Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed operator has on two bracelets, a watch, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator with no hair restraint, operator put a hat on. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic50-04-4

Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 12:07 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 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.