HAVANA 86

Name: HAVANA 86
Address: 3434 W COLUMBUS DR #101, TAMPA, FL, 33607, US
Rating: 9

3434 W COLUMBUS DR #101, TAMPA, FL 33607

License #3906679

🌴 Cuban/Caribbean ℹ️

9 Grade F / 100

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September 17, 2026 · 7 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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HAVANA 86 in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 9 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 10 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 17, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 105 total violations — 18 critical, 31 major, 56 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle in ice machine. Operator moved handle up.
[31A-10-4] Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Handwash sinks next to steam table and wait station in kitchen.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Removed.
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A case of fry oil on floor at cook line. Multiple cases of fry oils stored on floor in dry food storage room.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over cooked pork, raw chicken stored over cut onions, and raw steaks stored over cooked tamales in walk-in cooler.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, cooked tamales and various food items in walk-in cooler.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above dish machine in kitchen. Wall soiled with mold like substance under dish machine in kitchens.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. At food storage area and employee restroom.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach-in coolers in kitchen.
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A few cases of sweet potatoes, bottled waters and multiple bags of rice and flour stored on floor in dry food storage rooms.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In sugar bin. Operator moved handle up.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In guest bathrooms.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled with accumulation of grease and dust.
[28-27-5] Grease interceptor/trap overflowing onto floor/ground. Outside of the back kitchen. Employees can be accessed to kitchen without walking through the contaminated area. Plumbers are working onsite at time of inspection.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flies in dry food storage area. Employee trying to eliminate live flies at time of inspection.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef and raw pork stored over whole carrots and other vegetables in walk-in cooler.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled soiled dishes, then handled clean dishes from dish machine with the same gloves. Discussed with operator about gloves changing and handwashing techniques.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A pan of cooked rice 49 F stored on prep table at cook line. A container of individual portioned fresh garlic in oil (71F - Cold Holding) stored at counter top. Employee moved all items to reach-in cooler at time of inspection.
[31A-10-4] Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Across from walk-in cooler in kitchen.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by utility cart in kitchen. Operator removed the cart at time of inspection.
[53B-01-5] 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.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[31A-10-4] Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. In the handwash sink at the middle of the kitchen next to steam table.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in cooler handles.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Repair in progress.
[06-09-1] 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.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards on reach-in coolers.
[08B-47-4] 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.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sinks in men and womens restrooms. Handwash sink in the middle of the kitchen next to steam table.
[12A-20-4] 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] 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.
[03A-02-5] 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.
[11-27-4] 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] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards on reach-in coolers stained.
[31A-09-4] 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.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at food prep area by walk-in coolers. Operator provided.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. 2 handwash sinks at cook line.
[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. 5 of 8 employees working at time of inspection have no proof of training.
[02C-02-5] 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.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Above cook line and prep area in kitchen. Repair in progress.
[06-09-1] 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.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in kitchen.
[08B-38-4] 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.
[12B-13-4] 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.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Cut ham, cut cheese blocks and various food items in walk-in cooler.
[08A-04-5] 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.
[12A-09-4] 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.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially ROP salmon thawed without removed from sealed package.
[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/ 10 employees working at time of inspection. Manager present during inspection.
[02C-02-5] 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.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle at front counter.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Above cook line and prep area in kitchen. Repair in progress.
[06-09-1] 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.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in kitchen.
[08B-38-4] 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.
[12B-13-4] 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.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Cut ham, cut cheese blocks and various food items in walk-in cooler.
[08A-04-5] 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.
[12A-09-4] 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.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially ROP salmon thawed without removed from sealed package.
[53A-03-7] 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.
[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/ 10 employees working at time of inspection. Manager present during inspection.
[02C-02-5] 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.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle at front counter.