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HAVANA BAKERY

HAVANA BAKERY in LEHIGH ACRES has 6 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.2/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file

522 A JOEL BLVD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/26/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13494345

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed restroom door not tight fitting.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in kitchen. The operator removed ice scooper from ice bin. 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 (123F - Hot Holding); plantains (112F - Hot Holding) in front counter hot holding units. The operator placed white rice and plantains on stove top to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
  • 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 ground beef and chicken not date marked in walk-in cooler.

8/15/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10905454

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance on the ice chute in the ice machine in the kitchen.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water handle on front line by steam well is stripped unable to turn on.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken on prep table in the kitchen at 72F, operator stated it was prepped for cooking and proceeded to cook the chicken. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handle on the hand wash sink on the front line by the steam well stripped unable turn hot water on.

2/25/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8992625

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom in the establishment not fully self closing.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of bulk food in the area where the baking oven is not labeled.

10/1/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8740379

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gaskets on reach in freezer torn.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled on reach in freezer and reach in cooler door gaskets.

1/23/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8473566

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in ice bin interior in kitchen
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with several bracelets and wearing a watch serving.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed dessert in walk in cooler not covered. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk containers of flour and sugar not labeled. Operator labeled containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233..

8/14/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8361876

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 basic

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint.
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handles of serving utensils in contact with ready to eat food in reach in cooler. Operator removed utensils. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pastries in reach in cooler not covered.
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee filling pastries with no gloves on while handling ready to heat pastry shell. Spoke with employee regarding the importance of wearing gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**