Habana Cafe
5402 Gulfport Blvd, Gulfport, FL 33707 · Permanent Food Service · License 6213883
What drove the grade
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 27 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Sep 14 follow-up), 8 basic (2 repeats)-13
- Safety score87
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 14, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
6 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic6
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
More time given
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
More time given
Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
More time given
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
More time given
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven and microwaves have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
More time given
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
More time given
- First visitAug 27, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Dish machine is not dispensing any chemicals. Operator set up 3 compartment sink and will manual wash until dish machine is fixed.
Basic8
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
-case of orange juice on walk in freezer floor
Repeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
-cutting boards on prep tables grooved
Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Repeat violation
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly.
Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine not dispensing any chemicals. Operator set up 3 compartment sink and will manual wash until dish machine is fixed.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven and microwaves have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
1 dead roach behind trash in women's restroom 8 dead roaches in cabinet in women's restroom Operator cleaned up
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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.