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MI HAVANA LATIN CAFE AND CATERING INC

With 6 documented inspections, MI HAVANA LATIN CAFE AND CATERING INC in SARASOTA has achieved a 3.2/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 6 reports on file

Whitfield Avenue
Florida, 34201
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

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

All Inspection Reports

12/18/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13476368

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood make up air vents and hood filters.
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed a broken non functioning back door closer. Repeat Violation
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener. Operators moved and cleaned. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 ready to eat food items in the reach in coolers needing dates when prepared. Repeat Violation

7/29/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10870506

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood make up air vents and filters.
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed a broken non functioning back door closer. Repeat Violation
  • 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 ready to eat food items in the reach in coolers needing dates when prepared. Repeat Violation

12/17/2024· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8820586

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 1 basic

  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed a broken non functioning back door closer.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener. Operator removed for cleaning. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in back kitchen. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 ready to eat food items in the reach in coolers needing dates when prepared.
  • 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed a propane tank being used inside the building. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

7/2/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8740154

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood walls and ansul system with grease build up and beginning to drip. Operator stated they will be cleaned on 7/12. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener. Operator removed for cleaning. Corrected On-Site

11/30/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8561323

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood walls and ansul system with grease build up and beginning to drip. Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black mold like substance on wall behind triple sink. Repeat Violation

10/13/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8361614

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink above food prep table. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored above food prep table. Operator moved phone. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed greasy ansul system pipes and hood filters beginning to drip. Owner stated hood cleaning company is scheduled. Owner will also wipe down pipes to prevent dripping. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed a black mold like substance on the wall above the triple sink. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching ready to eat food without washing hands before and after wearing gloves. Coached employee on proper hand washing and glove changing. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener on back prep table. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation