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HAVANA 86

Food safety records indicate HAVANA 86 in TAMPA has 8 inspections with a 1.4/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

3434 W COLUMBUS DR #101
Tampa, Florida, 33606
West Tampa
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13544396

  • 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in cooler handles. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Repair in progress. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards on reach-in coolers. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
  • 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sinks in men and women's restrooms. Handwash sink in the middle of the kitchen next to steam table. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: No handwash signs in restrooms. **Time Extended**
  • 31A-10-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. In the handwash sink at the middle of the kitchen next to steam table. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards on reach-in coolers stained. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. 5 of 8 employees working at time of inspection have no proof of training. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **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. Cooked chicken, cooked beef and other food items in 1 of the 2 walk-in coolers on left. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Some cooked food has no date marks. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10878778

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in cooler handles.
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Repair in progress. Repeat Violation
  • 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. 2 pieces of salmon filets, 4 Wahoo filets and 3 whole Red Snappers in drawer cooler under grill at cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards on reach-in coolers. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A case of fry oil stored on floor at cook line. Employee moved to shelf. A few cases of plant food stored on 1 of the 2 walk-in coolers on right side. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sinks in men and women's restrooms. Handwash sink in the middle of the kitchen next to steam table.
  • 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed an employee rinsed hands in handwash sink at cook line with no soap. Discussed proper hand washing techniques with operator.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 pieces of salmon filets, 4 Wahoo filets and 3 whole Red Snappers are commercially reduced oxygen packaged and thawed remained in sealed packages in drawer cooler under grill at cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1 of the 2 walk-in coolers on left: cooked beef 47 F, cooked chicken 46 F, raw pork 46 F, raw chicken 46 F. Employee moved all items to walk-in cooler on right at time of inspection. Reach-in cooler next to pizza ovens: Cold Holding: cooked chicken wing 57 F, cut ham 47 F, shredded mozzarella 56 F, raw beef 56 F, raw chicken 53 F. Employee moved all items to walk-in cooler at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. In the handwash sink at the middle of the kitchen next to steam table.
  • 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. Multiple cutting boards on reach-in coolers stained.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl, wiping cloth and a tool stored in the handwash sink at cook line. Employee removed items from handwash sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at food prep area by walk-in coolers. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. 2 handwash sinks at cook line.
  • 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. 5 of 8 employees working at time of inspection have no proof of training.
  • 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 chicken, cooked beef and other food items in 1 of the 2 walk-in coolers on left.

Inspection Date: 4/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10815427

  • 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:

Inspection Date: 4/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8857114

  • 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

Inspection Date: 8/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8781150

  • 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

Inspection Date: 2/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8445696

  • 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

Inspection Date: 9/12/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8445108

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 7/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8380166

  • 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