HAVANA 86

Name: HAVANA 86
Address: 3434 W COLUMBUS DR #101, TAMPA, FL, 33607, US
Rating: 70.4

3434 W COLUMBUS DR #101, TAMPA, FL 33607

License #3906679

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70.4 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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HAVANA 86 in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 70.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 9, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 41 total violations — 8 critical, 11 major, 22 minor.

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Call Back - Complied
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. At food storage area and employee restroom.
[08B-47-4] Operator building extra shelves in dry food storage at time of callback inspection.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In guest bathrooms.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled with accumulation of grease and dust.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach-in coolers in kitchen.

Warning Issued
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled soiled dishes, then handled clean dishes from dish machine with the same gloves. Discussed with operator about gloves changing and handwashing techniques.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled with accumulation of grease and dust.
[28-27-5] Grease interceptor/trap overflowing onto floor/ground. Outside of the back kitchen. Employees can be accessed to kitchen without walking through the contaminated area. Plumbers are working onsite at time of inspection.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flies in dry food storage area. Employee trying to eliminate live flies at time of inspection.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. At food storage area and employee restroom.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A pan of cooked rice 49 F stored on prep table at cook line. A container of individual portioned fresh garlic in oil (71F - Cold Holding) stored at counter top. Employee moved all items to reach-in cooler at time of inspection.
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A few cases of sweet potatoes, bottled waters and multiple bags of rice and flour stored on floor in dry food storage rooms.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In sugar bin. Operator moved handle up.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by utility cart in kitchen. Operator removed the cart at time of inspection.
[53B-01-5] 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.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach-in coolers in kitchen.

Warning Issued
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1 of the 2 walk-in coolers on left: cooked beef 47 F, cooked chicken 46 F, raw pork 46 F, raw chicken 46 F. Employee moved all items to walk-in cooler on right at time of inspection. Reach-in cooler next to pizza ovens: Cold Holding: cooked chicken wing 57 F, cut ham 47 F, shredded mozzarella 56 F, raw beef 56 F, raw chicken 53 F. Employee moved all items to walk-in cooler at time of inspection.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards on reach-in coolers stained.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in cooler handles.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Repair in progress.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 5 of 8 employees working at time of inspection have no proof of training.
[12A-20-4] Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed an employee rinsed hands in handwash sink at cook line with no soap. Discussed proper hand washing techniques with operator.
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A case of fry oil stored on floor at cook line. Employee moved to shelf. A few cases of plant food stored on 1 of the 2 walk-in coolers on right side.
[11-27-4] 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.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[06-09-1] 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. 2 pieces of salmon filets, 4 Wahoo filets and 3 whole Red Snappers in drawer cooler under grill at cook line.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked beef and other food items in 1 of the 2 walk-in coolers on left.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards on reach-in coolers.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 pieces of salmon filets, 4 Wahoo filets and 3 whole Red Snappers are commercially reduced oxygen packaged and thawed remained in sealed packages in drawer cooler under grill at cook line.
[31A-10-4] Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. In the handwash sink at the middle of the kitchen next to steam table.

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