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PORTO HAVANA CUBAN CUISINE

2979 W COMMERCIAL BLVD, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309

License #1622202

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79.9 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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PORTO HAVANA CUBAN CUISINE in FORT LAUDERDALE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 79.9 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 32 total violations — 10 critical, 7 major, 15 minor.

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Record snapshot

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Inspections on file
5
Clean inspections
1
Callback visits
0
Latest clean pass
November 12, 2025

The latest inspection on January 20, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 4 critical, 1 major, and 5 minor.

Inspection data quality

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Inspection coverage
80%
Inspector notes
32
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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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Critical Major Minor

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  • Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hood filters soiled
  • [36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed above cook line, above restroom
  • [46-01-4] Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed exit in office area/dry storage blocked
  • [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line flip top
  • [01B-04-5] Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Establishment receiving prepackaged juice that is not pasteurized or otherwise treated to attain a 5-log reduction in pathogens. Establishment receiving juice bearing a warning label which was not prepared at location or a location of the same ownership. Use of unpasteurized milk products. Establishment receiving ice cream with a label stating product has not been pasteurized.
  • [38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed next to back door above dry storage/reach in coolers
  • [41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer tested at 200+ppm chlorine. Operator remade and retested at 100ppm chlorine. Discussed with operator
  • [31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at cook line hand wash sink. Operator provided loose roll
  • [01A-07-4] Use of unpasteurized milk products. Establishment receiving ice cream with a label stating product has not been pasteurized. See stop sale.
  • [01A-17-5] Establishment receiving prepackaged juice that is not pasteurized or otherwise treated to attain a 5-log reduction in pathogens. Establishment receiving juice bearing a warning label that this product has not been pasteurized which was not prepared at location or a location of the same ownership. See stop sale.
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PORTO HAVANA CUBAN CUISINE has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?

C record

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