Havana's Cafe in Orlando

Last inspected:

8544 Palm Parkway, Orlando, FL 32836
Overview

Havana's Cafe in Orlando has accumulated 130 violations across 21 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection—significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations appeared in at least 8 inspections, toxic substance control violations in at least 6 inspections, and consumer advisory violations in at least 5 inspections, indicating systemic compliance issues across core food safety categories. The facility has not been emergency-closed. A fire safety violation cited on April 10, 2024 documented a marked exit door by the bathrooms locked. The most recent inspection on November 12, 2025 found 6 violations, including three separate toxic substance control citations, and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

21Inspections
130Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Havana's Cafe in Orlando: Comparison to Orange County Averages

This Facility 6.2 violations / inspection 6.2 violations per inspection
Orange County Avg 5.9 violations / inspection 5.9 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Orange County Avg 0.12 closures / facility 0.12 county average

Havana's Cafe in Orlando: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. -marked exit door in hallway by bathrooms locked **Corrected On-Site**

Havana's Cafe in Orlando: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)

— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Havana's Cafe in Orlando: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Havana's Cafe in Orlando last inspected?
Havana's Cafe in Orlando was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 12, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Havana's Cafe in Orlando?
The most frequently cited violations at Havana's Cafe in Orlando are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Havana's Cafe in Orlando had?
Havana's Cafe in Orlando has had 21 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's Cafe in Orlando find?
Havana's Cafe in Orlando was most recently inspected on November 12, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Havana's Cafe in Orlando ever been shut down?
No, Havana's Cafe in Orlando has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
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's Cafe in Orlando had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Havana's Cafe in Orlando has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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