HAVANA LIBRE CUBAN CUISINE

Name: HAVANA LIBRE CUBAN CUISINE
Address: 8850 FOUNDERS SQUARE DR UNIT 215, NAPLES, FL, 34120, US
Rating: 71.1

8850 FOUNDERS SQUARE DR UNIT 215, NAPLES, FL 34120

License #2103802

🌴 Cuban/Caribbean ℹ️

71.1 Grade C / 100

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Latest inspection

April 23, 2026 · 9 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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HAVANA LIBRE CUBAN CUISINE in NAPLES currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 71.1 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 43 total violations — 17 critical, 11 major, 15 minor.

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October 13, 2025

The latest inspection on April 23, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: 1 critical, 3 major, and 5 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in kitchen.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board on cook line melted and not smooth, non-absorbent, durable, and easily cleanable.
[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. Scoop handle submerged in rice. Operator removed.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease on hood filters above grill.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat lettuce in reach in cooler. Operator moved to proper storage.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled by ice machine.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[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. Observered 6 quarts of raw mahi fish with a label bearing "Remove from package prior to thawing" that was fully thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging.
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes stored on freezer floor.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on door handle containing bread under coffee machine. Operator removed the tongs.
[22-49-4] Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine not sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up triple sink.
[01D-01-5] Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No parasite destruction for mahi mahi and shrimp served in ceviche. Non-exempt may not be served raw or undercooked. Consumer Advisory must be in place.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw fish in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved to proper storage order.
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Shredded cooked beef dated 9-22-2025 in reach in cooler. Operator discarded. Cooked Oxtail dated 9-28 in walk in cooler. Operator discarded.
[01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Shredded cooked beef dated 9-22-2025 in reach in cooler. Operator discarded. Cooked Oxtail dated 9-28 in walk in cooler. Operator discarded.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Observered 6 pounds of raw mahi fish with a label bearing "Remove from package prior to thawing" that was fully thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Fish in ceviche not identified as raw or undercooked.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on shelf near dessert station. Operator discarded.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees: Handwashing sinks at both the server alley and behind the front bar were missing signs.
[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. Six packages of Wahoo were fully thawed on the cook line without being opened. Product is labeled to remove from packaging prior to thawing. Product was discarded.. See stop sale.
[12B-01-4] Employee eating while preparing food. Employee was cutting onions in the server area while eating bread from a basket and drinking from a cup, both stored next to the cutting board. Operator discarded.
[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. Scoops in the bins containing rice, flour and beans were stored with the handles in the product. Operator repositioned scoops.
[10-02-4] In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Long spoon, in use for stirring a pot of food that was cooking on the cook line, was stored on top of a trash can. Operator moved to a clean location.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of Pepto Bismol was stored in a reach-in cooler at the server alley along with bottles of salad dressing. Operator discarded medication.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken was held in the cooling drawers on the cook line directly above peppers. Operator moved to proper storage hierarchy.
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Shredded beef/ropa vieja was stored in the walk-in cooler and marked with a date of 10-28-24, which is 9 days from preparation. See stop sale.
[01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Shredded beef/ropa vieja was stored in the walk-in cooler and marked with a date of 10-28-24, which is 9 days from preparation.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Six packages of Wahoo were fully thawed on the cook line without being opened. Product is labeled to remove from packaging prior to thawing. Product was discarded.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions were held on the cook line not under temperature control for less than 4 hours. Explained to Operator potentially hazardous foods must be held at proper temperature. Operator placed pan on the grill for hot holding. cooked onions (96F - Hot Holding)
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A spray can of grill cleaner was stored on the cook line alongside clean plates. Operator removed. Chemicals in the dishwashing room were stored alongside clean pans and dishes. Chemicals were moved during the visit.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times: handwashing sink next to the ice machine was blocked by a mop bucket and brooms. Operator moved items away from the sink. Handwashing sink in the dish area was blocked by a cart. Operator moved cart.
[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. Operator stated books were ordered 2 weeks ago.
[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. Provided blank form to Operator and explained the requirement for all to sign a copy.
[41-17-4] Spray bottles containing blue toxic substance not labeled. Employees labeled bottles during the visit.