CASAVANA CUBAN CUISINE

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 establishment utilizes TPHC for cook sweet plantain across flat grills. No written procedures. Provided manager with form via email. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: During callback inspection No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided manager with form via email. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored in handsink; operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Operator removed during inspection callback. Time Extended Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in ice cream chest freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket with 0 ppm; chlorine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Observed at callback; 0 ppm. Operator added chlorine and final ppm reading was 100. Time Extended Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pooled eggs (49 F - Cold Holding) ham (47 F - Cold Holding); sausage (52 F - Cold Holding); cheese (60 F - Cold Holding); steaks (48 F - Cold Holding); pork (47 F - Cold Holding); shredded beef (56 F - Cold Holding); cooked plantain (55 F - Cold Holding); pre cooked vegetables (63 F - Cold Holding); beef (52 F - Cold Holding); chicken (46 F - Cold Holding); salmon (45 F - Cold Holding); fish (47 F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (57 F - Cold Holding); pork (50 F - Cold Holding) inside different reach in coolers and walk in cooler. As per employee the food listed here was placed inside reach in coolers before 9:00 am this morning. Stop sale was issued. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Observed cooked beans inside the walk in cooler at 79°F. As per employee beans were cooked at 5:00 am this morning. Stop sale was issued. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (49 F - Cold Holding) ham (47 F - Cold Holding); sausage (52 F - Cold Holding); cheese (60 F - Cold Holding); steaks (48 F - Cold Holding); pork (47 F - Cold Holding); shredded beef (56 F - Cold Holding); cooked plantain (55 F - Cold Holding); pre cooked vegetables (63 F - Cold Holding); beef (52 F - Cold Holding); chicken (46 F - Cold Holding); salmon (45 F - Cold Holding); fish (47 F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (57 F - Cold Holding); pork (50 F - Cold Holding) inside different reach in coolers and walk in cooler. As per employee the food listed here was placed inside reach in coolers before 9:00 am this morning. Stop sale was issued. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Observed pico de gallo at 46°F, tomato 58°F, and lettuce at 54°F inside the reach in cooler. Reach in cooler ambient thermometer was at 51°F. Observed standing water inside the reach in cooler.Also observed cooked beans inside the walk in cooler at 79°F. As per employee beans were cooked at 5:00 am this morning. Stop sale was issued.Admin Complaint Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler in the front line are not working properly. As per employee all the food was placed before 8:00 am this morning and most of the food was at 49F . Thermometer marked 38F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Observed reach in cooler in the front line are not working properly. Digital thermometer was at 38°F but ambient thermometer was at 51°F . Observed standing water inside the reach in cooler and food was out of temperature. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an opened drink stored above preparation table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Observed employee drinks stored above preparation table. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at several reach in coolers at the front line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at several reach in coolers at the front line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor is missing tile grout throughout the window area at the front. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor is missing tile grout throughout the window area at the front. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed potatoes inside the reach in cooler not covered by the fryer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Observed potatoes inside the reach in cooler not covered by the fryer. Time Extended

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee provided hair restraints to3 employees all of them placed the hair restraints and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantains (47 F - Cold Holding); ground beef (49 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler . As per employee food less than 2 hours. Operator discarded the food. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop on top of the potatoes. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored above preparation table. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout at the front line kitchen area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic pickle bucket stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed potatoes inside the reach in cooler not covered by the fryer. Employee covered it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation

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. Observed empanadas, tequeños and croquettes between 121F and 130F inside the hot box. As per operator less than 30 minutes.Employee reheated the food. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Observed cheese pastry 114F degrees Fahrenheit inside hot box. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler spoiled. Also observed Hood filter soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Observed gaskets in reach in cooler soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wc stored on preparation tables all through kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Observed wet wc stored on preparation table. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee removed the gum from his mouth and did not remove gloves/ wash his hands at the preparation area. Employee was coach to removed gloves and wash his hands. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Observed employee grabbed his phone and then engaged in food preparation without removing gloves/ washing hands. . Admin Complaint

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. Observed empanadas (120 F - Hot Holding)inside the hot box at the front counter. Employee increased temperature.Corrective Action Taken Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Observed beef pastry at 117° F at the hot box at the front counter. As per employee beef pastries were placed more than 4 hours ago inside the hot box. Stop sale was issued.Admin Complaint Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 125 F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Observed utensils in standing water at 121° F located on top of the grill.. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs stored inside the reach in cooler@50° F . As per operator 4 hours ago. Stop sale was issued.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (117 F - Hot Holding); French fries (117 F - Hot Holding). As per operator food less than 30 minutes.Food was fried again 166 F. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the coffee starvation. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the coffee station. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple plastic cup used as scoop in different food containers. Operator removed them all. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a red cutting board no longer cleanable. Operator discarded it. 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 an open container stored inside the reach in freezer. Operator discarded it. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 2 plastic buckets with potatoes stored on the floor at the walk in cooler. Operator removed the. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken plastic container with steaks inside the reach in freezer. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed a juice machine soiled at the coffee station. Operator cleaned it.

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of the cash register . Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 117° F. Operator removed the water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled and also observed hood filters soiled.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a plastic bucket with Sugar not covered at the coffee station. Operator covered the sugar. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 sugar containers not labeled. Operator placed a label. 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 beef stored over raw fish at drawers reach in cooler preparation area. Operator relocated the products. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onion (99 F - Hot Holding) at grill. As per operator for less than one hour. And chicken empanadas (110 F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (120 F - Hot Holding) at hot box coffee station. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the product to reheating and turned up the temperature at the hot box for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at + 200 ppm. Operator moved the bucket to the three compartment sink to put water to get 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled at reach in cooler. Operator changed the cutting board. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor soiled under equipments and under preparation throughout the kitchen.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed two mojo containers stored on floor at walk in cooler.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall under dishwasher machine.

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device installed over preparation table at coffee station (window). Repeat Violation

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe of the steam table at preparation area.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towels stored at preparation tables. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary solution at 0 ppm at three compartment sink.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked beef and cooked pork at reach in cooler drawers at preparation area. Operator relocated the products. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (48 F - Cold Holding) at preparation table. As per manager for less than one hour. Manager put the products under ice bath for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (110 F - Hot Holding) at preparation table. Operator reheated the sweet plantains. Final temperature 165°F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at sanitizer bucket at + 200 ppm. Operator added water to get 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean containers stored up over reach in freezer at cook line. Manager inverted the containers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed one reach in cooler at 70°F. As per manager they called the technician to review the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

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 Salmon bearing label at reach in cooler (drawer). Operator cut the individuals packages. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put the hair restraint. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil with handle touching the rice at rice container. Operator moved the handle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control about preparation table at window coffee station.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

Basic - Two Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at preparation area.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping stored on preparation tables at kitchen area. Manager moved the wet wiping to sanitizer buckets. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil in water at 88° F. Manager moved the container to the grill to reheating the water to 135°F. Corrective Action Taken

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 pork at drawers reach in cooler. Manager moved the raw chicken to the bottom part. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (62 F - Cold Holding) at preparation table. As per operator for less than two hours. Manager moved the product to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Yuca (122 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager for less than one hour. And ham and cheese empanadas (124 F - Hot Holding) at hot box. As per manager for less than two hours. Operator moved the yuca to the stove to be reheating to 165° F. Final temperature 192° F. And moved the empanadas to the oven to be reheating to 165°F. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle inside of sugar container. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line. Operators put the hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit, one located at coffee station.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located next to grill (pooled eggs and pancakes mix ). Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind the dishwasher machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on preparation tables at kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-20: Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-02: Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers gasket soiled throughout the kitchen area. And exterior of grill soiled with heavy accumulation of grease, debris. And hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-20: Observed hood filters were cleaned. Observed reach in coolers gasket soiled throughout the kitchen area. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-02: Observed reach in coolers gasket soiled throughout the kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind dishwasher machine and behind grill and reach in cooler cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-20: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind dishwasher machine. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-02: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind dishwasher machine. Time Extended

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensils stored in water at 109°F. Operator changed the water. Final temperature 135°F. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef over raw fish at drawers under grill. Operator moved the raw fish and raw chicken. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed two hose bibb at ware washing area no vacuum breaker present. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards at cook line.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pan inside of hand wash sink. Manager removed the pan.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at front counter. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located at front counter.

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 salmon commercially processed ROP at reach in cooler under grill. Operator cut the individual packages. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees engaged in food preparation no hair restraint.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket of reach in cooler torn at cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a oil container on floor next to grill. Repeat Violation

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Repeat Violation

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed grease receptacle lid open.

Basic - Grease recycling container overflowing onto ground. Repeat Violation

Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed mop sink not accessible due to improper stored of equipments. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in used utensils stored with handle on the white rice. Operator removed the utensil. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient temperature at walk in cooler and reach in cooler cook line.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers gasket soiled throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at reach in cooler located at cook line next to grill. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on preparation tables at kitchen area. Repeat Violation