HAVANA SPICE
1370 N HOMESTEAD BLVD · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33030
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-35-5High Priority – Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.
10-05-5High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed serving cups on steam table. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (47F – Cold Holding); raw steak (48F – Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler, as per employee less than 3 hours. Employee add ice bags to cool down temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled food containers at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cart blocking HWS next to dishwasher machine. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by dishwasher machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelves at walk in cooler.
Basic 19
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a leak from ceiling at preparation area.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen area.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board at preparation area.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at preparation area.
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under equipment at cook line.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed food containers stored on walk in freezer floor. **Corrected On-Site**
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed on wall at cook line.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on walk in cooler door.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean plastic containers by preparation area.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open personal drink inside reach in cooler at sandwich area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on units at preparation area.
38-04-4Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed plantains bags (frozen) next to fryer at kitchen area. Employee moved food to walk in cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe from HWS by sandwich area.
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed by sandwich station.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed breadcrumbs container not identified by preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 1:00 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
7 observation(s)
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.