Lehigh Acres, Lee County

HAVANA BAKERY & CAFE / EL SABOR DE MIS RAICES

5624 8 ST W, STE 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
2 High Priority
Apr 21, 2026
City
Lehigh Acres
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

03D-02-5

Detail 24526370

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed pea potato soup 59F cooling overnight. Stop Sale. Operator discarded soup. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 24526367

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw pork stored over cooked sauce. Operator placed raw porkon bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 24526368

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. Observed packages of raw salmon and snapper thawed overnight. Not removed from packaging with instructions to remove before thawing. Stop Sale. Operator discarded fish. Corrective Action Taken

21-12-4

Detail 24526369

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator discarded wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site

Sep 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

02D-03-4

Detail 24003385

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Missing date product was packaged for peanut bars on front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: Time Extended

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 23971893

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) after running three times. Operator discontinued use of machine and sent all dishware to Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm) already set up. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 23971899

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Per operator written plan, times will be marked on chart for hot line foods held using time as a public health control - cooked pork, two containers cooked beef in back service kitchen, per operator held using time as a public health control for one hour previously. Operator updated time marking. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23971895

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on piping bags in main pastry room. Also slicer in sandwich station across from back walk-in cooler. Operator began separating and discarding. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23971897

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on cart in restaurant side hallway outside entrance to bakery. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23971892

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer in sandwich station by bakery ice cream reach-in freezer. Warning

10-02-4

Detail 23971898

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza paddle on top of dirty oven on main lunch service cook line. Knives in crack on main lunch service cook line. Operator removed all for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-03-4

Detail 23971900

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Missing date product was packaged for peanut bars on front counter. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23971894

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on sandwich reach-in cooler by bakery prep area. Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 23971896

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food and raw meats in central walk-in cooler, unwashed plantains and lettuce over ready-to-eat drinks and raw pork. Warning

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-03-4

Detail 23666692

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in far back pastry decoration areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Time Extended

Jan 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 23491877

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In back of restaurant large pastry walk-in cooler, raw shell eggs over ready-to-eat milk. In front of restaurant walk-in cooler for meats, raw ground beef over whole muscle beef. Operator rearranged both coolers for proper food protection. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-16-7

Detail 23491875

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed new bar and seating area built in far back of restaurant with ice machine, no handwash sinks yet in place, currently not in use. Observed main cook line with triple sink moved, dishwashing machine added, no equipment in use. Observed side left pastry room with new cook line and equipment provided. Operator states remodel is in progress. Provided operator Plan Review Requirements handout. Warning

36-03-4

Detail 23491876

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in far back pastry decoration areas. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23491874

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Next to deep fryers on side cook line, observed employee cell phone on cutting board with food. Operator removed the phone. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-03-4

Detail 23491878

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packed pork fat, pies, pastries on top of front counter missing proper label. Warning

Aug 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

31A-09-4

Detail 23063667

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by cart, mop in bread baking room. Operator cleared the cart. Spoke with operator about the importance of easily accessible handwash sinks in all areas. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03F-10-5

Detail 23063669

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed chart of foods on buffet line with proper time marks, per operator discarded after 4 hours, no written plan. Provided operator with time as a public health control form and discussed use. Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 23063668

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food storage area above front counter.

14-11-5

Detail 23063664

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets to reach-in freezer at entrance to cook line torn and soiled.

02D-03-4

Detail 23063666

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/ description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. On countertop, packaged cakes, cookies, meringues, pastries, habaneros, candies missing full labels. Operator removed all foods from customer self service area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 23063665

Basic - Walls soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind prep tables in back part of kitchen. Repeat Violation

Aug 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03F-10-5

Detail 23063128

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed chart of foods on buffet line with proper time marks, per operator discarded after 4 hours, no written plan. Provided operator with time as a public health control form and discussed use. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: Operator unable to provide at time of inspection. Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 23063131

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: Time Extended

02D-03-4

Detail 23063130

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. On countertop, packaged cakes, cookies, meringues, pastries, habaneros, candies missing full labels. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: Some partial labels have been added. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

36-27-5

Detail 23063129

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walls soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind prep tables in back part of kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: Time Extended

Jun 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 22923467

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Piping tops and bags for cakes with accumulation of food debris, rust.

31A-09-4

Detail 22923472

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in pastry area, blocked by cart. Operator cleared the sink for use. Corrected On-Site

51-16-7

Detail 22923473

Intermediate - No plan review approved, HQ-24-6433 has been submitted - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application and must be approved to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Expansion of square footage and additional food prep areas added in back of establishment.

03F-10-5

Detail 22923470

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed chart of foods on buffet line with proper time marks, per operator discarded after 4 hours, no written plan. Provided operator with time as a public health control form and discussed use.

36-37-5

Detail 22923469

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

36-03-4

Detail 22923471

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Some missing or broken cove base in new food storage are in far back of establishment.

02D-03-4

Detail 22923474

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. On countertop, packaged cakes, cookies, meringues, pastries, habaneros, candies missing full labels.

36-27-5

Detail 22923468

Basic - Walls soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind prep tables in back part of kitchen.

Apr 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

29-34-4

Detail 22821448

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At handwash sink front line and back pre area near dough room next to sinks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: Observed missing vacuum breaker near the hand sink at the front counter. Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 22821447

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: Time Extended

Feb 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 11

01A-05-4

Detail 22656419

High Priority - Food received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed three jars packed honey at front counter for sale, no label, no invoice or receipt, per operator purchased already packaged. Warning

14-15-4

Detail 22656415

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed throughout multiple locations in kitchen foods stored in direct contact with non food grade containers - sugar, flour, cut tomatoes, cheese, dough for bread in walk-in cooler. Warning

01B-04-5

Detail 22656420

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Food received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. Observed three jars packed honey at front counter for sale, no label, no invoice or receipt, per operator purchased already packaged. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22656418

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Left side front steam wells at counter cooked pork (100F - Hot Holding); cooked plantain (122F - Hot Holding); cooked beans (129F - Hot Holding); cooked yucca (117F - Hot Holding) per operator set out for 20 minutes. Operator turned up steam wells and sent foods to back over for rapid reheating. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

29-34-4

Detail 22656410

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At handwash sink front line and back pre area near dough room next to sinks. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22656416

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with Clean-up Of Vomiting And Diarrheal Events handout HR 5030-104. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

16-36-4

Detail 22656411

Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22656414

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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Discussed employee heath with operator, operator began filling outform at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

36-37-5

Detail 22656417

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas. Repeat Violation Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22656409

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sinks in main prep line, bakery room, Warning

29-27-4

Detail 22656413

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Warning

48-04-4

Detail 22656412

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. One tank and one gas can in storage laundry room far back of kitchen. Operator moved outside of building. Corrected On-Site

Mar 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 7

03B-01-6

Detail 21864979

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Rice 109F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator reheated foods in oven. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21864983

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

31A-11-4

Detail 21864980

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling pitcher with water at hand wash sink.

11-26-1

Detail 21864981

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.

27-16-4

Detail 21864985

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water temperature reaching 79F (waited 3 minutes) at hand wash sinks in back food prep area.

36-37-5

Detail 21864984

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21864982

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray water bottle.

Sep 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 11

01B-01-4

Detail 21386255

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.Observed 1 can of dented tomato sauce. Operator discarded can.

09-01-4

Detail 21386253

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handle pastry with bare hands.

14-31-5

Detail 21386249

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw meat in walk in Freezer in shopping style bag.

08A-02-6

Detail 21386246

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Corrective Action Taken

08A-04-5

Detail 21386254

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed Raw pork over unwashed carrots and lettuce in walk in Refrigerator. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21386245

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pickled food item in managers office and on counter top by cash register, operator labeled items. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 21386252

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic style ceiling tiles in food preparation and storage areas.

36-32-5

Detail 21386250

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles as damaged.

13-03-4

Detail 21386251

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed baker not wearing hair restraint.

31B-04-4

Detail 21386247

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in employee bathroom and 1 in kitchen by ovens.

02D-01-5

Detail 21386248

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled 2 spray bottles of water.

Nov 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

01B-01-4

Detail 20669631

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 20669636

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 55°F, Swiss cheese 48°F etc in reachin cooler by cookline, product moved to other coolers for cooling and cold holding Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 20669630

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 104°F in steam table , ham removed to be reheated Corrective Action Taken

32-04-4

Detail 20669632

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

14-05-4

Detail 20669629

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 20669633

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

12B-12-5

Detail 20669635

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. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20669634

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Water bottle unlabeled

Sep 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 20551078

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 48°F cold holding in reachin cooler by cookline Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-29: American cheese 49°F in reachin cooler, product moved to other coolers for cooling and cold holding Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 20551080

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 111°F hot holding in steam table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-29: Chicken 128°F in steam table, product removed to be reheated. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

51-16-7

Detail 20551079

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Establishment added another prep area, opened adjacent unit with steam table and deli cases., as well as new dining room. Establishment closed off old dining room and restroom area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-29: Plans not submitted AND approved Admin Complaint

Aug 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 20446185

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 48°F cold holding in reachin cooler by cookline Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20446183

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 111°F hot holding in steam table. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 20446186

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Establishment added another prep area, opened adjacent unit with steam table and deli cases., as well as new dining room. Establishment closed off old dining room and restroom area. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 20446182

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on floor Warning

21-12-4

Detail 20446184

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning