Havanna Cafe in Chokoloskee
Last inspected:
191 Smallwood Dr, Chokoloskee, FL 34138Havanna Cafe in Chokoloskee has accumulated 188 violations across 33 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.7 per visit. The facility operated under the name Havana Cafe of the Everglades in 2018, when inspectors found a propane tank stored inside the kitchen, a fire safety violation that persists in state records. In March 2025, the restaurant received 16 violations including 6 high-priority citations, triggering an administrative complaint. The facility has faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $880 in fines.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Havanna Cafe in Chokoloskee: Comparison to Collier County Averages
This Facility
5.6
violations / inspection
5.6 violations per inspection
Collier County Avg
4.01
violations / inspection
4.01 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Collier County Avg
0.1
closures / facility
0.1 county average
Havanna Cafe in Chokoloskee: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $880.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025029220 | $400.00 | Mar 5, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 7--2023011259 | $320.00 | Jan 31, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 7--2018002055 | $160.00 | Dec 7, 2017 | Miami (Doral) |
Havanna Cafe in Chokoloskee: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed a propane tank in the back of the 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.
Havanna Cafe in Chokoloskee: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections22 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 4 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 5 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Havanna Cafe in Chokoloskee: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Havanna Cafe in Chokoloskee last inspected?
- Havanna Cafe in Chokoloskee was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Havanna Cafe in Chokoloskee?
- The most frequently cited violations at Havanna Cafe in Chokoloskee are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Havanna Cafe in Chokoloskee had?
- Havanna Cafe in Chokoloskee has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Havanna Cafe in Chokoloskee find?
- Havanna Cafe in Chokoloskee was most recently inspected on April 17, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Havanna Cafe in Chokoloskee ever been shut down?
- No, Havanna Cafe in Chokoloskee has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has Havanna Cafe in Chokoloskee had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Havanna Cafe in Chokoloskee has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Havanna Cafe in Chokoloskee faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Havanna Cafe in Chokoloskee has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $880.00 in fines.
- How much has Havanna Cafe in Chokoloskee been fined?
- Havanna Cafe in Chokoloskee has been fined a total of $880.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Havanna Cafe in Chokoloskee operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Havana Cafe of the Everglades (2018).
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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