Cafe De Havana in Cocoa

Last inspected:

409 Delannoy Ave Suite 1-4, Cocoa, FL 32922
Overview

Cafe De Havana in Cocoa is a convenience store with packaged ice that underwent a preoperational inspection on March 10, 2026, prior to receiving its food permit. The inspection identified 3 violations, all at the priority foundation level: the person in charge was unable to answer questions about employee health procedures, and the establishment lacked written procedures for responding to vomit and diarrhea events. The inspector provided industry documents and vomit and diarrhea documentation to address these gaps. The facility was required to meet all permitting requirements under Rule 5K-4.020(2)(a)-(e) to complete its permit application.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
3Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Cafe De Havana in Cocoa: FDACS Inspection History (1)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: LOGAN SAMUELSEN, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Visited Establishment per request # 5152018 Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must meet all permitting requirements as specified in Rule 5K-4.020(2)(a)-(e), F.A.C. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted and must be accompanied by an invoice. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Failure to meet all permitting requirements will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to suspend food activities. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge is unable to answer questions on employee health. Industry documents provided during visit o
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Establishment did not have any written procedures for cleanup of vomit and diarrhea. Vomit and diarrhea documentation provided
95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
No Certified Food Protection Manager Certificate provided during visit. Documentation Provided.

Cafe De Havana in Cocoa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe De Havana in Cocoa last inspected?
Cafe De Havana in Cocoa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 10, 2026. Inspection type: Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Cafe De Havana in Cocoa had?
Cafe De Havana in Cocoa has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Cafe De Havana in Cocoa find?
Cafe De Havana in Cocoa was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 10, 2026 (Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements).
Has Cafe De Havana in Cocoa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Cafe De Havana in Cocoa has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Cafe De Havana in Cocoa?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Cafe De Havana in Cocoa are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf.

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