Mi Havana Latin Cafe and Catering INC in Sarasota

Last inspected:

1144 Whitfield Ave, Sarasota, FL 34243
Overview

Mi Havana Latin Cafe and Catering in Sarasota has accumulated 64 violations across 15 inspections since 2019, averaging 4.3 per visit. A January 2023 warning cited 14 violations, including four high-priority items, with the facility subsequently complying at a callback inspection. The most frequent violations involve consumer advisories, chemical storage, and employee health policies. In December 2024, inspectors documented a propane tank stored inside the building, which the operator removed on-site.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

15Inspections
64Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Mi Havana Latin Cafe and Catering INC in Sarasota: Comparison to Manatee County Averages

This Facility 4.3 violations / inspection 4.3 violations per inspection
Manatee County Avg 4.78 violations / inspection 4.78 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Manatee County Avg 0.15 closures / facility 0.15 county average

Mi Havana Latin Cafe and Catering INC in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 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. Observed a propane tank being used inside the building. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

Mi Havana Latin Cafe and Catering INC in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (15)

— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Mi Havana Latin Cafe and Catering INC in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mi Havana Latin Cafe and Catering INC in Sarasota last inspected?
Mi Havana Latin Cafe and Catering INC in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 18, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Mi Havana Latin Cafe and Catering INC in Sarasota?
The most frequently cited violations at Mi Havana Latin Cafe and Catering INC in Sarasota are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Employee health policy.
How many health inspections has Mi Havana Latin Cafe and Catering INC in Sarasota had?
Mi Havana Latin Cafe and Catering INC in Sarasota has had 15 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Mi Havana Latin Cafe and Catering INC in Sarasota find?
Mi Havana Latin Cafe and Catering INC in Sarasota was most recently inspected on December 18, 2025 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Mi Havana Latin Cafe and Catering INC in Sarasota ever been shut down?
No, Mi Havana Latin Cafe and Catering INC in Sarasota 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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
Has Mi Havana Latin Cafe and Catering INC in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Mi Havana Latin Cafe and Catering INC in Sarasota has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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