HABANA CAFE

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked black beans (48F - Cooling) Operator cooked and began cooling them around 5PM yesterday. They have been in the walk in cooler all night, have not been taken out at all today. Stop Sale issued. Operator discarded. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish and shrimp stored over washed habanero peppers and cooked beef in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked black beans (48F - Cooling) Operator cooked and began cooling them around 5PM yesterday. They have been in the walk in cooler all night, have not been taken out at all today. Stop Sale issued. Operator discarded.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using a 4-hour time control plan was not at a temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below or 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above when time control began. Operator was in process of time marking butter on kitchen counter that she said had just came from walk in cooler, it temped at 64F. Operator voluntarily discarded and used butter with beginning temp of 41F instead. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -in walk in cooler and freezer Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. -frozen whole turkey and box of orange juice stored on floor in walk in freezer Operator removed from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls and ceiling. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on door handle Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves have rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Beef empanadas cooked at 10 AM temping 100F 3 hours later. Discussed option of reheating to restart cooling process with operator, operator voluntarily opted to discard items. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrub brush stored in/over hand wash sink at kitchen entrance. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Time being used on butter and garlic in oil. Operator printed and filled out paperwork. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

Basic - Cutting boards on cook line, front counter prep line, and in kitchen storage area, have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind laundry room door 1 dead roach next to mop sink 2 dead roaches on floor near end of dry storage area "junk room" 1 dead roach in upstairs wait station area 1 dead roach in upstairs dining area 1 dead roach in upstairs large storage room 5 dead roaches in cabinet under women's restroom sink Operator discarded, cleaned and sanitized all areas. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food in walk in cooler not clearly separated from restaurant food. Operator put in employee cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of cups at front counter.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door interior metal has hole ripped in it

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Concrete floor in walk in cooler is rough amd. Not easily cleanable, causing grease, food, and dirt debris to accumulate -Floor soiled under soda machine at front counter. -Floor under equipment at front counter soiled with grease and food debris. -Floor soiled under cook equipment in kitchen

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of French fries on floor in walk in freezer Box of beef on floor in walk in cooler Operator moved off floor Corrected On-Site

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on walls and door handle

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in dish storage area in kitchen lacking proper shielding

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of cook line equipment soiled with grease and food debris

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Concrete floor in walk in cooler is rough amd. Not easily cleanable, causing grease, food, and dirt debris to accumulate

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

Basic - Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Walls soiled around soda machine at front counter area. -Walls soiled behind cook equipment in kitchen.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 12lbs Can mushrooms dented

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over black beans in walk-in cooler. Employee moved items properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding); raw beef (54F - Cold Holding). Manager placed items in walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator paperwork for butter and fresh garlic on cook line. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef made 11-11-24 no date mark. Employee date marked items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair side of fryers and oven soiled with grease buildup.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Rusted cans of ground peeled tomatoes on dry storage shelf with foods to be served to the public. Employee removed cans. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled, Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket in hand sink in front counter area. Employee removed bucket. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork and black beans made 3-6 no date mark. Employee dated items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Rusted cans of ground peeled tomatoes on dry storage shelf with foods to be served to the public. Repeat Violation

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor in ice machine room. Employee cleaned up dead. Cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on shelf with clean single service. Employee moved drink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer cases of fries on floor. Employee moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with burnt on food debris.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on cutting board. Employee placed wet cloth in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line next to microwave cut marks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavily grease buildup on floor behind oven and fryers in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris reach in display cooler front line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Time Extended

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Operator removed bottles from hand sink Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Ice machine area

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 #10 can mushrooms, one 1# diced pimentos, 2 15 ounce can tomato sauce on shelf with undamaged food

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee refilled Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soup cup in shrimp in kitchen glass cooler

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2 #10 can mushrooms, one 1# diced pimentos, 2 15 ounce can tomato sauce on shelf with undamaged food. Employee moved seperated Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dirty towels in sink by cooks line. Employee removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook cutting onions with no hair restraint

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled cooks line

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Cooked moved eggs below steak Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on shelf above cooks line

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked wet on shelf in dish area

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under grill and fryer on cooks line

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of front area salad station cooler soiled

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelving in freezer rusted