HAVANA LIBRE CUBAN CUISINE INC
4881 GOLDEN GATE PKWY #4
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/14/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/14/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Hand washing sink being used for thawing food. Operator moved food. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 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/ Four cooks and two servers observed with no Certified Food Manager present. 11-28-23 Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In server area near bar Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/13/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/28/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
6
Basic
7
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One in bar and two near back door, unsecured Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris Warning
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door from kitchen not self closing Warning
- 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. No lights provided in walk in cooler Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen snapper being thawed in standing water Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 5-25-23 Flour, sugar and breadcrumb bin not labeled Repeat Violation Warning
- 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator changed sanitizer bucket Secondary test ; Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm) Corrected On-Site Warning
- 52-04-5:Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Kingfish is being offered on the menu and Wahoo is being used instead. Per operator, kingfish has been substituted for wahoo and customers are told so upon ordering. Admin Complaint
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In kitchen Hand washing sink being used to thaw fish Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
- 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/ Observed Two servers and three cooks with no certified food manager present Warning
- 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. Warning
- 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.5-25-23 Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/28/2023 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 7 basic).