Cafe Havana
1440 63 Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34203 · Permanent Food Service · License 5104440
What drove the grade
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.Observed,the only one person has certified food manager and his is expired.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 28 routine inspection3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 5 basic-13
- Safety score87
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 28, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate3
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink in back kitchen area.Person in charge filled soap.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.Observed,the only one person has certified food manager and his is expired.
Food manager certification expired.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Alfaso
Basic5
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed hood filters soiled with grease over fryer.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed plastic cups wet nesting by fountain beverage machine. Person in charge separated.
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in back kitchen area.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on south end of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.