HAVANA BISTRO & CAFE

Name: HAVANA BISTRO & CAFE
Address: 7975 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TR, ORLANDO, FL, 32809, US
Rating: 0

7975 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TR, ORLANDO, FL 32809

License #5812390

☕ Café/Breakfast ℹ️

0 Grade F / 100

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October 29, 2026 · 21 findings · 5 critical

Routine - Food (emergency-order follow-up)

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HAVANA BISTRO & CAFE in ORLANDO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 0 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 29, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 140 total violations — 32 critical, 31 major, 77 minor.

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The latest inspection on October 29, 2026 shows 21 observation rows: 5 critical, 3 major, and 13 minor.

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DBPR ordered this restaurant shut on October 27, 2026

The most recent follow-up inspection on October 29, 2026 recorded: Emergency Order Callback Time Extension. The shut-down event is still part of this restaurant's permanent DBPR record.

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Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
[01B-40-1] Stop Sale issued. Fish reduced oxygen packaged on premises, or commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish labeled with instructions to remain frozen until time of use, not held frozen.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. hot line steam table and ice machine on the front counter. Handle on reach in cooler and torn gaskets.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Trays located on front counter. Plates located on the cook line
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic containers in hand sink located on the cook line. Staff removed.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Ladies room
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 50 under steam table located on the front counter 20 on the sides of the ice machine. 75 under triple sink and dishwasher 50 behind equipment on the cook line Operator started the process of cleaning and sanitizing the areas.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Cook line
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Over cook line and triple sink
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment on the cook line
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall located on the cook line
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Tape with dates
[01B-14-4] Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 3 located in a bowl on the cook line.
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of food located in walk-in freezer. Fries and other items
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Prep table located on the front service counter.
[06-09-2] 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. See stop sale.
[08A-17-6] 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. Beef ver pork located in the reach in cooler.
[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. Previously warned. 30 day extension
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. TOGO BOXES stored on the floor in the dining area.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (60F - Cold Holding)

Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
[01B-14-4] Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 3 located in a bowl on the cook line.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (60F - Cold Holding)
[06-09-2] 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. See stop sale.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Trays located on front counter. Plates located on the cook line
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of food located in walk-in freezer. Fries and other items
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Prep table located on the front service counter.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Tape with dates
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic containers in hand sink located on the cook line. Staff removed.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Ladies room
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Cook line
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Over cook line and triple sink
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall located on the cook line
[35A-04-4] 26 Rodent droppings by ice machine at front counter 4 rodent droppings underneath steam table. 6 Rodent droppings underneath cooks line. 4 Rodent droppings underneath dish machine. 3 rodent droppings underneath ice machine back of the house by walk in freezer.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment on the cook line
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood
[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. Previously warned. 30 day extension
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. hot line steam table and ice machine on the front counter. Handle on reach in cooler and torn gaskets.
[08A-17-6] 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. Beef ver pork located in the reach in cooler.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. TOGO BOXES stored on the floor in the dining area.
[01B-40-1] Stop Sale issued. Fish reduced oxygen packaged on premises, or commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish labeled with instructions to remain frozen until time of use, not held frozen.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[01B-40-1] Stop Sale issued. Fish reduced oxygen packaged on premises, or commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish labeled with instructions to remain frozen until time of use, not held frozen.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. hot line steam table and ice machine on the front counter. Handle on reach in cooler and torn gaskets.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Trays located on front counter. Plates located on the cook line
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic containers in hand sink located on the cook line. Staff removed.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Ladies room
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 50 under steam table located on the front counter 20 on the sides of the ice machine. 75 under triple sink and dishwasher 50 behind equipment on the cook line Operator started the process of cleaning and sanitizing the areas.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Over cook line and triple sink
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall located on the cook line
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Tape with dates
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Cook line
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment on the cook line
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of food located in walk-in freezer. Fries and other items
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Prep table located on the front service counter.
[06-09-2] 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. See stop sale.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (60F - Cold Holding)
[01B-14-4] Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 3 located in a bowl on the cook line.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. TOGO BOXES stored on the floor in the dining area.
[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. Previously warned. 30 day extension
[08A-17-6] 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. Beef ver pork located in the reach in cooler.

Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (62F - Cold Holding). Less than 4 hours.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over Alfredo sauce in the reach in cooler. Raw patties over empanadas in walk in freezer. Raw shelled eggs over plantains operator corrected and placed raw below rte.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler.
[14-73-4] No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in storage
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink located in the dish area
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink located in the dish area and in womens restroom.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under the equipment on the cook line.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Near entrance to dish area.
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Hood
[41-21-4] Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturers label. Blue substance.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of the equipment located on the cook line.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bread flour. Management removed.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Above walk in freezer.
[01B-03-5] Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Cracked eggs
[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.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers in sink located near the cook line. Management removed.

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Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over Alfredo sauce in the reach in cooler. Raw patties over empanadas in walk in freezer. Raw shelled eggs over plantains operator corrected and placed raw below rte.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bread flour. Management removed.
[14-73-4] No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of the equipment located on the cook line.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers in sink located near the cook line. Management removed.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink located in the dish area and in womens restroom.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under the equipment on the cook line.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Above walk in freezer.
[53B-01-5] 60 days from initial inspection.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
[41-21-4] Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturers label. Blue substance.
[01B-03-5] Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Cracked eggs
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (62F - Cold Holding). Less than 4 hours.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in storage
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Near entrance to dish area.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink located in the dish area
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Hood

Official DBPR inspection report ↗

Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
[01B-03-5] Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Cracked eggs
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over Alfredo sauce in the reach in cooler. Raw patties over empanadas in walk in freezer. Raw shelled eggs over plantains operator corrected and placed raw below rte.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bread flour. Management removed.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of the equipment located on the cook line.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in storage
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers in sink located near the cook line. Management removed.
[31A-04-4] Time extended 7 days from initial inspection.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Above walk in freezer.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Near entrance to dish area.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under the equipment on the cook line.
[53B-01-5] Time extended 60 days from initial inspection.
[41-21-4] Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturers label. Blue substance.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (62F - Cold Holding). Less than 4 hours.
[33-31-5] Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Stove in the kitchen Ice maker located on the front counter next
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Hood
[14-73-4] No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink located in the dish area
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink located in the dish area and in womens restroom.

Official DBPR inspection report ↗

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[01B-03-5] Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Cracked eggs
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (62F - Cold Holding). Less than 4 hours.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler.
[14-73-4] No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in storage
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink located in the dish area
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink located in the dish area and in womens restroom.
[33-31-5] Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Stove in the kitchen Ice maker located on the front counter next
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under the equipment on the cook line.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Above walk in freezer.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Near entrance to dish area.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
[41-21-4] Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturers label. Blue substance.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bread flour. Management removed.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over Alfredo sauce in the reach in cooler. Raw patties over empanadas in walk in freezer. Raw shelled eggs over plantains operator corrected and placed raw below rte.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of the equipment located on the cook line.
[31A-04-4] Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink located on the front counter next to buffet line.
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 15 under triple sink and dishwasher. 2 on the counter next to dish washer. 1 on the handle of the ingredients bin. 3 under prep table 3 on top of dish washer 1 on the table next to the slicer. 50 on the shelf under stove and the floor under the mixer. 25 under the carte located next to the mop sink. 100 total
[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.
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Hood
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers in sink located near the cook line. Management removed.