Cafe in Havana in Port St Lucie
Last inspected:
5489 Nw St James Dr, Port St Lucie, FL 34983Cafe in Havana in Port St. Lucie has been inspected 25 times on record with a total of 239 violations, averaging 9.6 violations per inspection—nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Recurring violations included improper food contact surface sanitation, chemical storage deficiencies, and proper cooking temperature failures documented across multiple inspections between 2022 and 2024. A warning was issued on July 28, 2023 after violations including an unapproved food source and missing consumer advisory. The most recent inspection on September 29, 2025 was completed with no further action and no violations cited.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cafe in Havana in Port St Lucie: Comparison to St. Lucie County Averages
Cafe in Havana in Port St Lucie: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 10 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections45 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 20 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 5 inspections42 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— 1 inspection18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Cafe in Havana in Port St Lucie: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cafe in Havana in Port St Lucie last inspected?
- Cafe in Havana in Port St Lucie was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Cafe in Havana in Port St Lucie?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cafe in Havana in Port St Lucie are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Proper cooking temps.
- How many health inspections has Cafe in Havana in Port St Lucie had?
- Cafe in Havana in Port St Lucie has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cafe in Havana in Port St Lucie find?
- Cafe in Havana in Port St Lucie was most recently inspected on April 23, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cafe in Havana in Port St Lucie ever been shut down?
- No, Cafe in Havana in Port St Lucie 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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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.
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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).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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