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LA HABANERA CAFETERIA

4700 NW 7 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/20/2025

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. During the inspection employee cleaned it.

Inspection Date: 10/7/2024

  • 16-07-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen area
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 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.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Corrected On-Site
  • 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.

Inspection Date: 4/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8550960

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom.
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen area. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the establishment.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door kitchen area.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind kitchen fryers.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Milk Crates of plantings on floor, next to Dry storage area.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Most kitchen RIC
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All kitchen shelves.
  • 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Torn screen back kitchen area.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink faucet located next to 3 compartment sink leaking.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of RIF and RIC soiled located by front counter.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen beef store in standing water, mop sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Hot, holding food on the steamtable 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. Cooked grabbing cooked pork belly with Bear head.
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • 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.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Most unused pots and pans with heavy grease buildup.
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Pablo Almso exp 10-30-2025 Corrected On-Site
  • 05-13-5:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.

Inspection Date: 11/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8365083

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Pans of food on floor inside walk in cooler floor.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Kitchen refrigerator.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Heavy grease buildup kitchen stove.
  • 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. Repeat Violation
  • 05-07-4:Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.7/5)
(30 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday:6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday:6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday:6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday:6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday:6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday:Closed
✓ Currently Open

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✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Breakfast
Lunch
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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