Havana 86

3434 W Columbus Dr #101, Tampa, FL 33607 · Permanent Food Service · License 3906679

B
Grade B
Safety score 83 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 17, 2026 (7 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.High priority, repeat · no follow-up needed · 6 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 17 routine inspection
    1 high priority (no follow-up needed, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate (1 repeat), 4 basic (1 repeat)
    -17
  • Safety score83

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

7 violations found
  1. First visitSep 17, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    7 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 2 Intermediate
    • 4 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: 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.

      Repeat violation

    Intermediate2

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: 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.

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink.

      Handwash sinks next to steam table and wait station in kitchen.

      Repeat violation

    Basic4

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: 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.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: 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.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

      Removed.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: 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.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.

Most cited

Food protection and cross-contamination2
Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory1
In-use utensils properly stored1
Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Handwash sinks and supplies1
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation1