Havana Bakery in Lehigh Acres
Last inspected:
522 a Joel Blvd, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936Havana Bakery in Lehigh Acres has accumulated 162 violations across 36 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.5 per visit. The facility was shut down three times for roach activity and sewage leaks. Fire inspections documented propane tanks stored inside the building, a hazard cited under the prior operator name Restaurant and Lechonera El Jibarito in 2019 and noted as unresolved. The bakery has faced 5 disciplinary actions totaling $2,250 in fines, with top violations centered on hand washing and food contact surface hygiene.
Most recent closure: March 7, 2019 for sewage leaks.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Havana Bakery in Lehigh Acres: Comparison to Lee County Averages
This Facility
4.5
violations / inspection
4.5 violations per inspection
Lee County Avg
4.36
violations / inspection
4.36 county average
This Facility
3
emergency closures
3 closures
Lee County Avg
0.1
closures / facility
0.1 county average
Havana Bakery in Lehigh Acres: Emergency Closure History (3)
Havana Bakery in Lehigh Acres: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (5)
Total fines on record: $2,250.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2020046971 | $160.00 | Aug 20, 2020 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2019012581 | $400.00 | Mar 7, 2019 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2018054669 | $640.00 | Sep 19, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 7--2016011235 | $800.00 | Mar 2, 2016 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2015041699 | $250.00 | Sep 17, 2015 | Fort Lauderdale |
Havana Bakery in Lehigh Acres: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 3 fire violations
— 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.
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 · 48-04-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Near back door - From follow-up inspection 2019-06-11: Propane tanks inside building **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 · 48-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Near back door
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 Bakery in Lehigh Acres: Full Inspection History — DBPR (36)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 9 inspections33 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections26 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— 4 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Havana Bakery in Lehigh Acres: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Havana Bakery in Lehigh Acres last inspected?
- Havana Bakery in Lehigh Acres was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Havana Bakery in Lehigh Acres last shut down?
- Havana Bakery in Lehigh Acres was last shut down on March 7, 2019 for sewage leaks. 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 Bakery in Lehigh Acres?
- The most frequently cited violations at Havana Bakery in Lehigh Acres are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Havana Bakery in Lehigh Acres had?
- Havana Bakery in Lehigh Acres has had 36 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Havana Bakery in Lehigh Acres find?
- Havana Bakery in Lehigh Acres was most recently inspected on January 26, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Havana Bakery in Lehigh Acres ever been shut down?
- Yes, Havana Bakery in Lehigh Acres has been emergency-closed 3 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has Havana Bakery in Lehigh Acres had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Havana Bakery in Lehigh Acres has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Havana Bakery in Lehigh Acres faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Havana Bakery in Lehigh Acres has 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,250.00 in fines.
- How much has Havana Bakery in Lehigh Acres been fined?
- Havana Bakery in Lehigh Acres has been fined a total of $2,250.00 across 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Havana Bakery in Lehigh Acres operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Restaurant & Lechonera El Jibarito (2019-2019).
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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