HAVANA SUGAR

Name: HAVANA SUGAR
Address: 1320 N HOMESTEAD BLVD, HOMESTEAD, FL, 33030, US
Rating: 78.2

1320 N HOMESTEAD BLVD, HOMESTEAD, FL 33030

License #2337937

🌴 Cuban/Caribbean ℹ️

78.2 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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October 28, 2025 · 14 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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HAVANA SUGAR in HOMESTEAD currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 78.2 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 28, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 39 total violations — 4 critical, 14 major, 21 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler next to triple sink with ambient temp of 48F. The following TCS foods stored inside: milk (46F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding).
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in cooler; ice buildup.
[42-02-4] Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed mop sink with single service items stored inside; inaccessible.
[14-36-5] Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at reach in freezer in kitchen as well as ice cream at front counter.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open at time of inspection.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed in kitchen on floor; box of cups.
[33-30-4] Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed wooden planks stored in dumpster area.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in front of triple sink.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in cooler next to triple sink with ambient temp of 48F. The following TCS foods stored inside: milk (46F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator, more than 4 hours stored inside.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler next to triple sink with ambient temp of 48F. The following TCS foods stored inside: milk (46F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator, more than 4 hours stored inside.
[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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[32-12-5] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Observed on unisex bathroom.
[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 sugar container at preparation area.
[38-02-4] Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas.
[33-30-4] Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed paint gallons stored on floor at front counter, also observed by 3 compartment sink.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter.
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed carrot cake date on 07/14 operator discarded during inspection.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed carrot cake date on 07/14 operator discarded during 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.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for Stephanie, Brenda and Jenny.
[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.
[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 dessert not date marked, as per operator from previous day.