HAVANA LIBRE CUBAN CUISINE INC

High Priority - 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) Operator changed sanitizer bucket Secondary test ; Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm) Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Kingfish is being offered on the menu and Wahoo is being used instead. Per operator, kingfish has been substituted for wahoo and customers are told so upon ordering. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In kitchen Hand washing sink being used to thaw fish Warning

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. 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/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Two servers and three cooks with no certified food manager present Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.5-25-23 Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One in bar and two near back door, unsecured Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris Warning

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door from kitchen not self closing Warning

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. No lights provided in walk in cooler Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen snapper being thawed in standing water Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 5-25-23 Flour, sugar and breadcrumb bin not labeled Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw fish stored above cooked pork and sausage. Operator relocated items. No stop sale necessary, no cross contact observed Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: In walk in cooler, raw chicken being stored above cooked beef this visit Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler, raw chicken breast being stored above raw beef. Operator relocated items No stop sale necessary, no cross contact observed Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: In walk in cooler, raw chicken being stored above raw beef and raw shrimp this visit Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer near hand washing sink, raw chicken in portion bags, stored above beef in portion bags Operator relocated items Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: In reach in freezer raw chicken being stored above raw beef and this visit Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD40 and pesticides being stored with hand towels and ketchup jugs in hallway storage closet near restrooms p Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: WD40 and pesticides being stored with hand towels and ketchup jugs this visit Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk-in cooler reduced oxygen packaged salmon and swordfish, thawed but not opened. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: In walk-in cooler, commercially reduced oxygen packaged salmon completely thawed, and not removed from packaging Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At kitchen hand washing sink, two working containers of breading unlabeled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Two containers of breading near slicer, not labeled this visit Time Extended

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed mens bathroom hand washing sink with no hot water.

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. Observed. Employee bottle water over reach in cooler in kitchen line. Operator removed bottle water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife in between equipment in reach in cooler in front of grill. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed fruit box on the floor in the walk in cooler. Operator removed fruit box over top shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-18: There is a box of pineapples on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-18: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over cooked rice in walk in cooler. Educated operator on the importance of proper food arrangement. Operator moved items into proper order. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler. Educated operator on the importance of proper food arrangement. Operator moved items into proper order. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in men's restroom. Operator refilled. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser at hand wash sink on cook line not dispensing soap. Operator fixed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pots on shelf to the right of hood not inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from tumbler with no lid. Educated operator on the importance of using a lid with straw or another type of cover preventing hand to lip area contact. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets for reach in freezer on cook line.