HAVANA BISTRO & CAFE

Name: HAVANA BISTRO & CAFE
Address: 7975 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TR, ORLANDO, FL, 32809, US
Rating: 30.2

7975 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TR, ORLANDO, FL 32809

License #5812390

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30.2 Grade F / 100

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August 22, 2026 · 20 findings · 4 critical

Complaint Full (emergency-order follow-up)

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HAVANA BISTRO & CAFE in ORLANDO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 30.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 22, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 41 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 36 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on August 22, 2026 shows 20 observation rows: 4 critical, 6 major, and 10 minor.

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DBPR ordered this restaurant shut on August 21, 2026

The most recent follow-up inspection on August 22, 2026 recorded: Emergency Order Callback Time Extension. The shut-down event is still part of this restaurant's permanent DBPR record.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended · View official DBPR record →

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Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bread flour. Management removed.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in storage
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under the equipment on the cook line.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Above walk in freezer.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Near entrance to dish area.
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Hood
[14-73-4] No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of the equipment located on the cook line.
[33-31-5] Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Stove in the kitchen Ice maker located on the front counter next
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over Alfredo sauce in the reach in cooler. Raw patties over empanadas in walk in freezer. Raw shelled eggs over plantains operator corrected and placed raw below rte.
[01B-03-5] Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Cracked eggs
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (62F - Cold Holding). Less than 4 hours.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers in sink located near the cook line. Management removed.
[31A-04-4] Time extended 7 days from initial inspection.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink located in the dish area
[53B-01-5] Time extended 60 days from initial inspection.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink located in the dish area and in womens restroom.
[41-21-4] Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturers label. Blue substance.

Official DBPR inspection report ↗

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[01B-03-5] Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Cracked eggs
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (62F - Cold Holding). Less than 4 hours.
[14-73-4] No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of the equipment located on the cook line.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in storage
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 15 under triple sink and dishwasher. 2 on the counter next to dish washer. 1 on the handle of the ingredients bin. 3 under prep table 3 on top of dish washer 1 on the table next to the slicer. 50 on the shelf under stove and the floor under the mixer. 25 under the carte located next to the mop sink. 100 total
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Hood
[41-21-4] Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturers label. Blue substance.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bread flour. Management removed.
[33-31-5] Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Stove in the kitchen Ice maker located on the front counter next
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Near entrance to dish area.
[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.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over Alfredo sauce in the reach in cooler. Raw patties over empanadas in walk in freezer. Raw shelled eggs over plantains operator corrected and placed raw below rte.
[31A-04-4] Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink located on the front counter next to buffet line.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler.