The Haven Cafe in Dade City

Last inspected:

12820 Us Highway 301, Dade City, FL 33525
Overview

The Haven Cafe in Dade City is a convenience store licensed by FDACS with 3 inspection records on file dating back to October 2023. The facility met preoperational inspection requirements in March 2026 as part of its food establishment permit application process. A focused inspection conducted the same month found no violations. An earlier inspection in October 2023 cited one intermediate-priority violation for lacking written procedures addressing bodily fluid cleanup, specifically procedures for handling exposed food, utensils, single-service items, and disinfection of affected areas. No stop-sale or stop-use orders are on record.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.
2Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

The Haven Cafe in Dade City: FDACS Inspection History (3)

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.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: NICHOLAS SAWYER

Comments: Walk behind visit to evaluate inspector performance in job duties.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: PILARNIDA SPADACCINI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: 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. Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the memo section of the check or money order. 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. Request # 5152460

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: PILARNIDA SPADACCINI, 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. Guidance for Written Procedure for Vomiting and Diarrheal events provided.

Risk-Based Violations

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
Written procedures for bodily fluid clean-up do not address of what to do with exposed food, utensils, or single-service items, or disinfection of the affected area.

Good Retail Practice Violations

5-501.11 Drains in receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables do not have drain plugs in place. 5-501.114
Outside area: Dumpster drain plug missing.

The Haven Cafe in Dade City: Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Haven Cafe in Dade City last inspected?
The Haven Cafe in Dade City was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 12, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has The Haven Cafe in Dade City had?
The Haven Cafe in Dade City has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of The Haven Cafe in Dade City find?
The Haven Cafe in Dade City was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 12, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has The Haven Cafe in Dade City had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, The Haven Cafe in Dade City has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at The Haven Cafe in Dade City?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at The Haven Cafe in Dade City are: 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; 5-501.11: Drains in receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables do not have drain plugs in place. 5-501.114.

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