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HABANA'S BOARDWALK RESTAURANT

2819 Mahan Drive
Tallahassee, Florida, 32308
Leon County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8859951

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 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 employee cell phone on prep table inside kitchen.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy grease accumulated on hood vents in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed following food items uncovered inside walk in cooler: Shrimp Pico de gallo Black beans Ground beef Steak
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet at three compartment sink leaking.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored of steak inside walk in cooler.
  • 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: 8/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8789816

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine.
  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves near hot hold line.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 6/1/24. Owner printed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath back door.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor near stove and frozen vegetables stored on floor in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease. Repeat Violation
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed tin foil ripped on shelves near 3 compartment sink.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice and black beans win working containers not labeled. Repeat Violation
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef 48°F. Per owner stored 24 hours ago.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef 48°F. Per owner stored 24 hours ago.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near ice machine. 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 shredded beef in walk in cooler stored more than 24 hours, no date mark.

Inspection Date: 8/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8693111

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 6/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8652408

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 4/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8493312

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates and pans not stored inverted.
  • 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drink from open container.
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking in food prep area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on the floor by cooks station, also observed calamari stored on the floor in walk in cooler and steak and potato rolls stored on the floor in walk in freezer.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in walk in cooler.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelving in walk in cooler.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths not stored in sanitizing solution.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed black beans, rice stored in working container, no label.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken in same pan as pork in walk in cooler.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef 46F, and rice and beans 46F in walk in cooler per manager placed more than 24 hours ago.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef 46F, and rice and beans 46F in walk in cooler, per manager placed more Han 24 hours ago.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink near ice machine.
  • 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
  • 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 shredded beef, ground beef, rice and beans stored more than 24 hours ago, no date marking

Inspection Date: 9/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8492990

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8388112

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior with mold like substance .
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not secured in storage area.
  • 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard in walk in cooler.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents with grease debris.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking in food prep area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed beefsteak stored in floor in walk in cooler.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed serving utensil in standing water, water temp 95F beside the oven.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken and beef stored in reach in cooler near microwave not covered.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on cutting boards throughout the kitchen.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice not labeled in working container.
  • 12A-05-4:High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink from cup and touch knife ,no hand wash.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken wrapped in tshirt bags in freezer.
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee with gloves cut up raw chicken, touch cooler,pans, cup and resume cutting raw chicken. Educated manager in duty on proper hand wash and glove change procedures.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items in expo cooler near microwave, cut lettuce 58F, sliced tomatoes 56F, cheese 53F, raw chicken 46F, beef 45F per manager put in expo hour ago, manger placed into walk in cooler. Warning
  • 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 black bens and rice in expo 130F per manager placed 45 minutes ago. Manager reheated beans and rice to 165F or above for hot holding. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk in walk in cooler per manager opened 2 days ago, no date mark.
  • 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. Printed for operator to post. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cut onions in hand washing sink near flat top.