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HAVANA SUGAR

Health inspection records show HAVANA SUGAR in HOMESTEAD has 4 inspections with a food safety rating of 1.9/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

North Homestead Boulevard
Homestead, Florida, 33030
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10870873

  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler next to triple sink with ambient temp of 48F. The following TCS foods stored inside: milk (46F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding).
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in cooler; ice buildup.
  • 42-02-4:Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed mop sink with single service items stored inside; inaccessible.
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at reach in freezer in kitchen as well as ice cream at front counter.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open at time of inspection.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed in kitchen on floor; box of cups.
  • 33-30-4:Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed wooden planks stored in dumpster area.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in front of triple sink.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in cooler next to triple sink with ambient temp of 48F. The following TCS foods stored inside: milk (46F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator, more than 4 hours stored inside.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler next to triple sink with ambient temp of 48F. The following TCS foods stored inside: milk (46F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator, more than 4 hours stored inside.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 10/7/2024

  • 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed on unisex bathroom. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 10-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on sugar container at preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: Still observed. Corrected On-Site
  • 38-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: No test strips available. **Time Extended**
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: Did not observed. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for Stephanie, Brenda and Jenny. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: Observed no training available. Admin Complaint
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/26/2024

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed on unisex bathroom. Repeat Violation
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on sugar container at preparation area.
  • 38-02-4:Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas.
  • 33-30-4:Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed paint gallons stored on floor at front counter, also observed by 3 compartment sink.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter.
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed carrot cake date on 07/14 operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed carrot cake date on 07/14 operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for Stephanie, Brenda and Jenny.
  • 11-26-1: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.
  • 02C-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 dessert not date marked, as per operator from previous day. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8580824

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink.

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