Havana Cuban Restaurant INC in North Fort Myers

Last inspected:

710 Pondella Rd Unit 11, North Fort Myers, FL 33903
Overview

Havana Cuban Restaurant in North Fort Myers has accumulated 143 violations across 23 inspections since 2022, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection—significantly higher than Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations, food contact surface violations, and parasite destruction violations have been recurring findings across multiple inspections, including the most recent inspection on March 20, 2026. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. A fire safety violation was documented on August 17, 2023, when an inspector observed the rear exit door in the rear kitchen area locked. The most recent inspection on March 20, 2026 was completed with no further action required, though it cited violations including multiple employee health policy breaches and food contact surface issues.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
143Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Havana Cuban Restaurant INC in North Fort Myers: Comparison to Lee County Averages

This Facility 6.2 violations / inspection 6.2 violations per inspection
Lee County Avg 4.36 violations / inspection 4.36 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Lee County Avg 0.1 closures / facility 0.1 county average

Havana Cuban Restaurant INC in North Fort Myers: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed rear exit door in rear kitchen area by pizza ovens barred with a piece of wood in a bracket attached to door. Operator removed wood during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Havana Cuban Restaurant INC in North Fort Myers: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections16 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 4 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections2 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Havana Cuban Restaurant INC in North Fort Myers: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Havana Cuban Restaurant INC in North Fort Myers last inspected?
Havana Cuban Restaurant INC in North Fort Myers was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Havana Cuban Restaurant INC in North Fort Myers?
The most frequently cited violations at Havana Cuban Restaurant INC in North Fort Myers are: Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Havana Cuban Restaurant INC in North Fort Myers had?
Havana Cuban Restaurant INC in North Fort Myers has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Havana Cuban Restaurant INC in North Fort Myers find?
Havana Cuban Restaurant INC in North Fort Myers was most recently inspected on March 20, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Havana Cuban Restaurant INC in North Fort Myers ever been shut down?
No, Havana Cuban Restaurant INC in North Fort Myers has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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 Havana Cuban Restaurant INC in North Fort Myers had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Havana Cuban Restaurant INC in North Fort Myers has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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