Havana Cafe Delights INC in Bartow
Last inspected:
155 E Main St, Bartow, FL 33830Havana Cafe Delights in Bartow has accumulated 292 violations across 47 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.2 per visit. The facility was shut down four times for roach and fly activity. Fire inspections documented repeated citations for cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors with no hood suppression system installed, a hazard first cited in 2021 and persisting through 2022. The restaurant has faced 8 disciplinary actions totaling $10,220 in fines, with the largest single penalty reaching $2,800.
Most recent closure: October 31, 2022 for roach & fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Havana Cafe Delights INC in Bartow: Comparison to Polk County Averages
This Facility
6.1
violations / inspection
6.1 violations per inspection
Polk County Avg
3.26
violations / inspection
3.26 county average
This Facility
4
emergency closures
4 closures
Polk County Avg
0.18
closures / facility
0.18 county average
Havana Cafe Delights INC in Bartow: Emergency Closure History (4)
Havana Cafe Delights INC in Bartow: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (8)
Total fines on record: $10,220.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023015652 | $100.00 | Jan 9, 2023 | Tampa | |
| 3--2022020197 | $720.00 | Mar 23, 2022 | Orlando | |
| 3--2022057674 | $600.00 | Oct 31, 2022 | Jacksonville | |
| 3--2022040079 | $1,360.00 | Aug 4, 2022 | Jacksonville | |
| 3--2022027402 | $880.00 | Jun 2, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2016005324 | $2,800.00 | Jan 26, 2016 | Panama City Beach | |
| 3--2015033444 | $2,000.00 | Apr 23, 2015 | District 10 | |
| 3--2015000943 | $1,760.00 | Dec 3, 2014 | District 8 |
Havana Cafe Delights INC in Bartow: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (6)
— 4 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Emergency order recommended
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Hood system not working at this time. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-03: Reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Emergency order recommended
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Hood system not working at this time. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
K class extinguisher in recharge zone in kitchen across from three compartment sink
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-02-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only. Next to water heater outlet in kitchen.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Havana Cafe Delights INC in Bartow: Full Inspection History — DBPR (48)
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 17 inspections89 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 5 inspections22 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections15 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Havana Cafe Delights INC in Bartow: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Havana Cafe Delights INC in Bartow last inspected?
- Havana Cafe Delights INC in Bartow was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 7, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- When was Havana Cafe Delights INC in Bartow last shut down?
- Havana Cafe Delights INC in Bartow was last shut down on October 31, 2022 for roach & fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Havana Cafe Delights INC in Bartow?
- The most frequently cited violations at Havana Cafe Delights INC in Bartow are: Outer openings protected, Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Havana Cafe Delights INC in Bartow had?
- Havana Cafe Delights INC in Bartow has had 48 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Havana Cafe Delights INC in Bartow find?
- Havana Cafe Delights INC in Bartow was most recently inspected on May 7, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Havana Cafe Delights INC in Bartow ever been shut down?
- Yes, Havana Cafe Delights INC in Bartow has been emergency-closed 4 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
- Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
- Has Havana Cafe Delights INC in Bartow had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Havana Cafe Delights INC in Bartow has 6 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Havana Cafe Delights INC in Bartow faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Havana Cafe Delights INC in Bartow has 8 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $10,220.00 in fines.
- How much has Havana Cafe Delights INC in Bartow been fined?
- Havana Cafe Delights INC in Bartow has been fined a total of $10,220.00 across 8 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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