Havana Spice

1370 N Homestead Blvd, Homestead, FL 33030 · Permanent Food Service · License 2330285

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 77 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 30, 2026 (5 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.High priority · fixed by the Sep 30 follow-up · 11 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 29 routine inspection
2 high priority (fixed by the Sep 30 follow-up), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 8 basic (3 repeats)
-23
Safety score77

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Sep292026

Routine inspection

12 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitSep 30, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 1 Basic
What was still cited
Basic1
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  Still observed.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitSep 29, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
12 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 8 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  Observed flan (53°F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (51°F - Cold Holding); frying cheese (50°F - Cold Holding); cheesecake (54°F - Cold Holding). Inside reach in cooler at storage area. As per operator for more than a day.
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Observed inside walk in cooler congris rice (48°F - Cold Holding); black beans (48°F - Cold Holding). As per operator they took out for preparation and then put back inside for approximately 30 minutes. Observed flan (53°F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (51°F - Cold Holding); frying cheese (50°F - Cold Holding); cheesecake (54°F - Cold Holding). Inside reach in cooler at storage area. As per operator for more than a day.
Intermediate2
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Observed slicer soiled at prep kitchen.
  Repeat violation
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.
  Observed at washing area. Operator provided.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic8
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  Observed sugar inside plastic container at storage.
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  Observed pork inside reach in cooler not covered. Operator put on lid. Observed beans, rice, shredded beef not covered inside walk in cooler. Operator covered products.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
  Food stored on floor.
  Observed oil stored on floor at kitchen area. Operator removed from the floor. Observe rice and beans stored on floor at storage. Operator removed from floor.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
  Observed employee drink inside reach in cooler. Operator removed.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at sandwich station.
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  Observed inside chest freezer at storage.
  Repeat violation
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added chlorine, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm).
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  Observed at washing area.
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.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.