HAVANA SPICE

Name: HAVANA SPICE
Address: 1370 N HOMESTEAD BLVD, HOMESTEAD, FL, 33030, US
Rating: 80.8

1370 N HOMESTEAD BLVD, HOMESTEAD, FL 33030

License #2330285

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80.8 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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HAVANA SPICE in HOMESTEAD currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 80.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 3, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 43 total violations — 5 critical, 6 major, 32 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 3, 2026 shows 15 observation rows: 1 critical, 1 major, and 13 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed next to ice machine at dry storage, operator moved to dishwashing area.
[21-09-4] Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in unit at preparation area.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at cook line and by dishwasher area.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer at preparation area. Also observed soiled beans white bin container at preparation area.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed breadcrumbs container and flour containers not identified with common name by preparation area. Employee labeled during inspection.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans (45F - Cold Holding) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per operator less than 3 hours. Operator moved food container to walk in freezer.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed cooked onions container stored on floor at walk in cooler. Also observed rice bag and sugar bag stored on floor at dry storage area. Also observed food container stored on walk in freezer floor. Operator stored properly during inspection.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on white chest freezer at preparation area.
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout kitchen.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed cooked plantains,cooked onions and cooked ground beef containers not covered at walk in cooler.
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed breadcrumbs stored on broken container at preparation area, operator changed container during inspection.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice and beans (54F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler, as per employee over 4 hours, employee segregated food to be discarded.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed seafood mix bags (frozen) in container covered of water at walk in cooler. Employee removed and discard water during inspection.
[38-04-4] Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing their hands on 3 compartment sink, coached employee on proper procedures.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork,cooked corn,cooked shredded beef containers not covered on shelves at walk in cooler.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in unit next to 3 compartment sink.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored above cooked pork on shelves at walk in cooler, employee stored properly during inspection.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout kitchen.
[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. Observed on wheat container, employee removed during inspection.
[21-09-4] Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed several wiping cloths throughout kitchen.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and beans, cooked pork and cooked beef containers not date marked on shelves at walk in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at dry storage area.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice and beans (54F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler, as per employee over 4 hours, employee segregated food to be discarded. Also raw chicken (45F - Hot Holding) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per employee less than 3 hours, employee moved container to walk in freezer to rapid cooling. Also observed cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler next to 3 completely sink, as per employee less than 1 hour, employee moved to walk in cooler to rapid cooling.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on unit next to 3 compartment sink. Also observed soiled shelves at walk in cooler.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cooked food stored on dirty containers on shelves at walk in cooler, employee start changing containers.
[22-15-5] In-use utensil stored in 135 degree Fahrenheit water not cleaned at least once every 24 hours or when the utensil has an accumulation of soil residue, whichever occurs first. Observed utensils stored on not clean water on steam table, employee changed during inspection.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw pork on shelves at walk in cooler, employee stored properly during inspection.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed by dishwashing area and throughout kitchen area.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed pot with beans and garlic oil container stored on floor at kitchen area, employee stored properly during inspection.

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