HAVANA IN THE KEYS
105970 Overseas Highway
Florida, 33037
Monroe County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/19/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19:
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/13/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna still on ROP packages at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed serving plates and silverware not protected on cart at dining area.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw steak (frozen) on a container at front counter, as per employee less than 1 hour. **Corrected On-Site**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna being stored above cooked pork inside reach in cooler at front counter. **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.
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Eric Laza. 09/05/2019 manager certificate.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
- 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 cooked black beans not date marked inside reach in cooler at preparation area, as per employee from previous day. Also observed cooked potatoes, chicken gizzards, cooked ground beef at front counter not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/13/2025 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/30/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at cook line.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on floor at preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on unit at cook line.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked croquettes not covered inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe from HWS at front counter.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored above homemade sauce inside reach in cooler at preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (115F - Hot Holding); cooked steak (126F - Hot Holding) at buffet line, as per employee less than 1 hour, employee proceeded to reheat food. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cart/shelve blocking access to HWS at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
- 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 cooked steak not date marked, as per employee from previous day inside reach in cooler at preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/30/2024 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).