Roberto's Little Havana, 26 N Orlando Ave, Cocoa Bch, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ROBERTO'S LITTLE HAVANA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 26 N Orlando Ave, Cocoa Bch, FL 32931-2911
License #: 1500257
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 10/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
10/07/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back screen door **Warning**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation tables modertely soiled with food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** over 200 ppm corrected on site.
  • Intermediate - Cook line Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam tags for 90 days. found bag of fresh clams in chest freezer. Manager states a bag a month or so. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.ceviche on menu **Warning**
08/04/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.coffee and opened can of tea **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.cook **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.cups at server stations **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back screen door **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwaves moderately soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. **Warning**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation tables modertely soiled with food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored ice cream balls .not covered in chest freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Through out cook line and prep area **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cooked pork 47° black beans 47° raw pork 46° raw cube steak 47° cooed shredded beef 47° ceviche 46° cooked lamb shank 47° cooked ground beef 47° recommend applying ice packs to rapid chill to 41° **Warning**
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 70° recommend rapid chill **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over ice cream balls **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw whole shell eggs stored over uncovered sandwiches in the cook line cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. When cracking eggs **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cook line Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam tags for 90 days. found bag of fresh clams in chest freezer. Manager states a bag a month or so. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of upright freezer on the cook line heavily soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.ceviche on menu **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. 6 employees on site no manager. Manager showed up during inspection. Roberto Barrial 8-27-12 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.cooked beef,beans lamb shank ect in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.degreaser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not 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. Found at 47° **Warning**
07/31/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Prep box
4/7/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Dry storage
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. There is a container of food on the walk in freezer floor.
  • Basic - Employee experiencing persistent sneezing, coughing, runny nose, or discharge from eyes working with food, clean equipment or utensils, and/or unwrapped single-service items. Cook
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. There is a jacket on top of the spices on the spice rack
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch on sever making toast
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Dry storage area
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location. The scoop handle in the flour and rice is burried
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Flan cooler
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. There are lids on the food items in the cooler that have broken lids
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Breakfast cooler
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. There are dirty wiping cloths under oil containers
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.. Egg wash
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Ice cream has no lid in chest freezer
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. The walk in cooler shelves are rusted
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. The bottom of the sausage pan is touching the ready to eat tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. There is a non food grade rice container in prep area
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide stored with/above food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens and/or single-service items. Home defense
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. There is raw chicken over fried plantains
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. There is raw fish over ready to eat prepared salads
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. There is raw shrimp over ready to eat fries.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in walk-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. There is raw beef over tilapia in the freezer
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. There is raw beef over yuca in the walk in freezer. Not all items are hermetically sealed
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. The hose bib ob the south side of facility is missing
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Slight mld growth on ice machine
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Prep box
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Servers
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Stew, sandwiches, etc in walk in cooler
  • Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Spliced wires in dry storage area
2/7/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. Front counter
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in kitchen dish room and front counter.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On front line and in kitchen dish room
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave. Top microwave in kitchen by steamtable
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. Kitchen line
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. Back room under counter shelf
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves heavily soiled with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • High Priority - Medicine stored in refrigerator/cooler with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Tilapia served as ceviche must be fully cooked to 145°
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw fish stored over tossed salad bowls
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Dish room shelf
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. On outside mop sink
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche on menu
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 expired. Must have complied by next inspection
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of bleach under counter in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
12/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered and touching the metal racks
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.3 bin sink
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.119f. Holding.
  • High Priority - Deli meats cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.hamfilled over cooler line 54f. Corrected on site
  • High Priority - Gravy hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.hollandaise sauce 84f. Time/temp form given for sauce. Emailed
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.mushrooms at 79f cooked. Corrective action taken, put on cooler. Just came out on line
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food.eaw chicken over fries in freezer
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing, observed a pot in the handsink
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler soiled with food debris.freezer on line
4/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.dish room Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.discarded Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.both walkins
  • Critical - Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.the cook used a cell phone while wearing gloves then back to the rte foods.no handwash . Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.in the freezer
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.on the sandwitch press not changed daily Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site Repeat Violation
10/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.flan cooler
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.wait station
  • Critical - Observed an beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.by cutting board Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.2 by spices Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.servervwith nail polish getting drinks
  • Critical - Observed employee taing on phone with gloves and going back on the line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.shaker Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.white trash can in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.bleach
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.egg menu
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.in use Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
1/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/1/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.grout worn in dish area
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.cardboard on cooks shelf Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment.Several expired
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.flour container dirty
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.ham 48f overstocked in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.meat ends in walk in
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Observed burgers over fries Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on kitchen floor.1 dead on ice bin top
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.large gap under rear door
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
7/22/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces in contact with potentially hazardous food not cleaned at least every four hours.Cook line long cutting board. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No tag on fresh shellfish [little neck clams] stored frozen in chest freezer.
  • Observed employee ,cook, with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Observeddirty cardboard on side of cook's line cooler used as shelf cover. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided on breakfast menu.NOTE:POSTED ON BOTH LUNCH AND DINNER MENUS.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
3/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.sausage 46f-41f in prep box
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.storage area
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.prep box on line
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.ice cream has no lid
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.lemons under handwash paper towel rack
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.anchoring refrigerator
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.waitress making toast
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands .ham Repeat Violation.Final warning
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.wood bowls in prep area
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.panini press
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. gaskets on reach in
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.dirty on cutting board
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.panini press
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.can rack
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.flour container
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.knive handles
  • Critical. Observed scoop for sauce laying on dirty rack in wa in
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.shelf under trays
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.walk in
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.tiles in kitchen - Replace ceiling tiles when remodeling
  • Critical. Observed container of raid improperly stored.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.storage Repeat Violation.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
10/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/14/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse spanish rice Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.ham in walk in
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.fish 50f Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.spanish rice 100f. Not reheating correctly
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.sausage 98f Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cooked poultry not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds.beef Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.frig in storage
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.fish
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.c=raw chicken over raw beef in walk in Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.chicken over beef
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.chicken above beef in freezer
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs over cheese in prep
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.scoop with no handle
  • Critical. Observed employee cup in a food preparation or other restricted area.On food shelf
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.lid on beans Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.fan is dusty in prep
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood
  • Critical. HOOD in operation with no filters Corrected On Site.
3/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse Temps in small line prep box above 48f for undetermined amount of time overnight. Discarded by pic
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.ham 49f,pepperoni 51,ham 71f
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.hash 92f Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.raw chicken over raw beef in walk in
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.peeled onions in walk in
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.storing pots
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands waitress cutting lemons
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.bean bucket
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.Employee bathroom
11/23/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 3/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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