HAVANA BAKERY
HAVANA BAKERY in LEHIGH ACRES has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.4/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
522 A JOEL BLVD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 8/15/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10905454
- 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.
Inspection Date: 2/25/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8992625
- 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.
Inspection Date: 10/1/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8740379
Inspection Date: 1/23/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8473566
- 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..
Inspection Date: 8/14/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8361876
- 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**