Havana's Cuban Cuisine, 8600 Griffin Rd, Cooper City, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HAVANA'S CUBAN CUISINE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8600 Griffin Rd, Cooper City, FL 33328
License #: 1612852
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 4/3/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Boxes of Meat, Produce and Fish.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Meat, Fish in Cooler/Freezer.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.Fish **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.WIC: Chicken 47°F, Beef 47°F, Pork 47°F, Fish 46°F, Steak 46°F, Cheese 46°F, Desserts 46°F. Corrective taken by Operator, Called Mechanic, moved Product to Working Cooler. Grill Area RIC: Pork 46°F, Cheese 46°F, Beef 46°F, Ham 46°F, Chicken 46°F,Skirt Steak 46°F. Corrective Action Taken by the Operator, Iced the Product, Called Mechanic.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by Slicer on a Stand. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in the Sink. **Corrected On-Site**
4/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood FILTERS.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Mop Sink.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Vegetable RIC : Tomatoes 45°F, Lettuce 46°F, Salad Dressing 45°F, Crapes 44°F. Corrective Action a taken. Moved the listed Products to a working Cooler and had the Operator call the Mechanic.
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Meat Reach in Cooler: Beef 45°F, chicken 45°F, Cheese 46°F, Pork 45°F, Lettuce 46°F. Corrective Action Taken. Operator Refilled the Ice Bath with Fresh Ice to cool the product down to 41°F
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
11/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in two walk-in coolers and in walk in freezer. **Warning**
6/17/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in two walk-in coolers and in walk in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean knives or equipment stored in soiled knife rack. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Observed cigarettes above desert prep area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed red onions stored under pans on dish drying shelf. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Bread crumbs. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Observed chicken in RIC by fryers. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Observed on cook line. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at wait station **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed guacamole 50?f, cheese 48?, and plant foods at 47? **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Temperature of guacamole was 50?f, all foods were immediately iced or moved to working units. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at wait station. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Observed next to fryers. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Observed start of process. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
4/3/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.by 3 compartment sink
  • Light not functioning.cookline
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.server station
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.broiler
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.tomato ouree
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.cookline reachin
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.cookline
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.raw shrimp and chicken above dressings in cookline reachin
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar
8/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.shelves cookline reachin rusty
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Light not functioning.above cookline
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.cookline
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.whole chickens
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.seafood
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
4/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reachin shelves rusty
  • Light not functioning.hood and cookline
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.cookline
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed container of flammable material over 5 gallons stored in establishment. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.pepper Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.cellular phone and keys
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw eggs above bottled water in walkin Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
11/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.cup used as scoop
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.onions
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine.produce walkin
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.keys Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.back door
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.straws Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
5/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.produce walkin
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.bowl used to scoop rice
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.rice bowls
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.peeled onions and plaintains
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed unused and unprotected place settings left on table with seated customers reused for other customers.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.vack doir
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
4/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.straws
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.walkin
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
1/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.front cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.raw shrimp above dressing
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.utensil without handle used as scoop Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
10/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.on linen napkins
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.back door
  • Ceiling tile missing. Corrected On Site.
6/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/14/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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