HAVANA KISS CUBAN CAFE/RESTAURANT

HAVANA KISS CUBAN CAFE/RESTAURANT located in KISSIMMEE has undergone 7 health department inspections, achieving a 2.1/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

5726 W IRLO BRONSON MEMORIAL HWY

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10889080

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on red cutting board next to rice cooker. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar in dry storage area. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Pork belly stored in yellow non-food grade bag in refrigerator on cookline. Operator removed from bag and placed in container. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork in refrigerator on cookline. Operator rearranged. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 5/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10835916

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 5/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10829051

  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White chest freezer - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
  • 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. No light shield in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Empanadas in white chest freezer - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet front counter hand wash sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 00ppm Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked pork belly reach in cooler next to fryers - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee bathroom - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chlorine spray bottle with no label at dish area - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8865995

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White chest freezer
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. No light shield in walk in cooler
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Empanadas in white chest freezer
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet front counter hand wash sink
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 00ppm Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked pork belly reach in cooler next to fryers
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee bathroom
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chlorine spray bottle with no label at dish area

Inspection Date: 8/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8718909

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 16-15-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.soiled
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.walk in cooler and freezer
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. 3 cases of oil stored on the floor
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler , reach in coolers in the kitchen
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In the kitchen
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. When the dish machine was turned on the water would flow out onto the floor surface
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cup inside of the sink
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Front counter

Inspection Date: 4/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8494423

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryers
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - counter below grill - vinyl blinds behind panini press
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. - cook employee washed hands at food prep sink
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. - employee restroom

Inspection Date: 9/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8340673

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket behind the front counter placed on the floor
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under the cookline, dish area, fryer area
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior and exterior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.prep rack, hood vents heavily soiled, reach in cooler and freezer gaskets soiled
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over ham in the walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Wooden cutting board across the trash can
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Prep table in the kitchen
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On the hand washing sink pipe