BREAKFAST IN HAVANA

Name: BREAKFAST IN HAVANA
Address: 2251 W NEW HAVEN AVE, MELBOURNE, FL, 32904, US
Rating: 51.4

2251 W NEW HAVEN AVE, MELBOURNE, FL 32904

License #1506061

☕ Café/Breakfast ℹ️

51.4 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

June 11, 2026 · 8 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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BREAKFAST IN HAVANA in MELBOURNE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 51.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on June 11, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 67 total violations — 14 critical, 12 major, 41 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Three door stainless reach in cooler all three doors have torn gaskets.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. 1/4" gap under door.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Three tongs stored on oven handle on cook line.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting machine. Meat slicer had wiping cloth under feet.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired on April 1, 2026. Log onto myfloridalicense.com or call 850-487-1395 to renew.
[53A-05-6] 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/ Food service manager not on site with four employees working.
[53B-13-5] 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. Miguel only have employee reporting and have been employed more than 60 days.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Rubys and Sandra expired in 2025.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in frozen hash browns, operators removed
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates above steam table
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License Current
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs placed on stove handle, operator removed
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops stored in bucket not hung up
[09-20-5] Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food intended to be heated as a sole ingredient not immediately heated to 145 degrees F after bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Touching ham without gloves
[22-11-5] Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Yellow Cutting board for raw steak operator educated
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs over whole muscle pork, and ground beef over raw muscle pork
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked shredded beef dated 7/10 found 7/17
[01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked shredded beef dated 7/10 found 7/17
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Worker cracked raw eggs then wiped gloves with towel and went back to cook line without changing gloves
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 75 F - cold holding; shredded cheese 55 F - cold holding; sliced tomatoes 50 F - cold holding;
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stainless steel cleaner over clean dishes
[53A-05-6] 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/
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near 3 compartment sink
[11-26-1] 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. 3 new employees less than 60 days
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Near 3 compartment sink
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. No date on water filtet