HAVANA 86
3434 W COLUMBUS DR #101
Tampa, Florida, 33606
West Tampa
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/22/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above cook line and prep area in kitchen. Repair in progress. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22:
- 06-09-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 3 packs of commercially ROP salmon thawed in sealed packages. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of fry oil stored on floor at cook line. A case of bottled water stored on floor in dry food storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22:
- 12B-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink with no lid stored in reach-in cooler over raw chicken at cook line. Employee discarded drink. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22:
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut ham, cut cheese blocks and various food items in walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22:
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In small walk-in cooler. Raw beef stored over various plant food in walk-in cooler. Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw fish in drawer cooler at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22:
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled soiled food equipment, then touched clean food containers without replacing gloves at dish machine area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22:
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially ROP salmon thawed without removed from sealed package. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22:
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ 10 employees working at time of inspection. Manager present during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22:
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked tamales, cooked ground beef and various food items in walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22:
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22:
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2025 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 4/8/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above cook line and prep area in kitchen. Repair in progress. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 3 packs of commercially ROP salmon thawed in sealed packages. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of fry oil stored on floor at cook line. A case of bottled water stored on floor in dry food storage area. Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink with no lid stored in reach-in cooler over raw chicken at cook line. Employee discarded drink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut ham, cut cheese blocks and various food items in walk-in cooler. Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In small walk-in cooler. Raw beef stored over various plant food in walk-in cooler. Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw fish in drawer cooler at cook line. Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled soiled food equipment, then touched clean food containers without replacing gloves at dish machine area. Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially ROP salmon thawed without removed from sealed package. Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Enrique Perez, expired on 02/24/2025. 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/ 10 employees working at time of inspection. Manager present during inspection. Corrected On-Site 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. Cooked tamales, cooked ground beef and various food items in walk-in cooler. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle at front counter. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/8/2025 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/12/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 4 cutting boards grooved and stained on cookline
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cookline Corrected observed employee discard Corrected On-Site
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of plantains stored on floor below pizza oven on cookline Corrected -observed employee place on shelf Corrected On-Site
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed two boxes of Togo cups stored on floor in storage area Corrected observed employee place on shelf Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature Corrected observed employee place in walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored in non food grade bags in walk-in cooler
- 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 plantains (130 - Hot Holding) on cookline hot holding unit. Observed employee place in fryer and reheated to 165F . Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink on cookline Corrected observed employee replace Corrected On-Site
- 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed small fryer on prep table adjacent to grill top on cookline
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/12/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/15/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 4 CO2 tanks stored on floor in dry storage room Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected -observed employee discard Corrected On-Site
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 2 cases of water stored on floor in dry storage room Corrected -observed employee place on shelf Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between wall and cookline hand sink Corrected -observed employee remove Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reachin cooler and reachin freezer on cookline
- 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 over raw pork in walk-in cooler Corrected observed employee remove and place below raw pork in walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pizza peel stored on floor adjacent to pizza oven Corrective action - observed employee place in dish area **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink on cookline blocked by slicer machine Corrected-observed employee remove Corrected On-Site
- 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed fryer on prep table adjacent to grill top on cookline
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/15/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/12/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 containers not secured in dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers not labeled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Bulk containers contains not labeled . **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in freezer on cooks line with old food debris build up. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tamils , cooked beef , all held over 24 hrs not date marked in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Foods not date marked held over 24 hrs . **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/12/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/14/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 containers not secured in dry storage area. Warning
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees eating in kitchen area, corrected, employee discarded food during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees in kitchen area with no hair restraints, corrected, employees placed hair nets on during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Foods stored on floor in walk in freezer . Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers not labeled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed several employees changing gloves with no hand washing between changes, corrected action taken , inspector discussed with operator proper hand washing procedures when changing gloves . **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in freezer on cooks line with old food debris build up. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand was sink blocked by slicer , corrected , operator, moved slicer during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. 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. Tamils , cooked beef , all held over 24 hrs not date marked in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/14/2023 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).