JAN 20
2024
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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HAVANA CAFE.
BEAT. 20/100
1152 N BUCKNER BLVD STE 2-126 · CASA LINDA, DALLAS
Last inspected January 20, 2024 · passed
36 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
21
21 passed
VIOLATIONS
199
includes 36 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Dec 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM employee on site
*10 After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized in a contact time of at least 7 se
Sanitizer bucket not set up during inspection
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
RIC needs thermometer
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean microwave handles and towel dispenser
JUN 282023PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 28
2023
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
Remove foil shelf liners and peel tape from bottom shelf in dish pit area.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Maintain hand sinks accessible. Observed container of degrease inside.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Replace broken/missing lights under vent hood.
*45 Floor covering, mats and duckboards
Replace/remove wood floor cover. Replace with commercial/approved flooring/tile.
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
Provide the Guidance for the Clean up of Bodily Fluid and/or Bloodborne Pathogen Spill Kit.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Service grease trap every 90 days. Maintain manifest on file to present upon inspection.
DEC 162022PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 16
2022
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
HOLDING RTE WITH BARE HANDS
*14 When to wash hands
EMPLOYEE'S DID NOT WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVE
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
HAND SINK USE FOR STORAGE
*31 Individual, disposable towels
NO TOWEL AT HAND SINK
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
NO BUCKET SANITIZER SET UP
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD STORE ON FLOOR
*12 Gloves Single Use
EMPLOYEE' USING GLOVE AT DISHWASHER SINK AND SAME GLOVES USE TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOOD
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
NO TOWEL FOR SURFACE WIPE BETWEEN USED.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MAY 182022PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 18
2022
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*30 Food Establishment Permit
NO HEALTH PERMIT
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
TOWEL STORE ON PREP SURFACE
*35 Hair Restraints effective
NO HAIR RESTRAINTS
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NO RECENT GREASE TRAP
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
NO HANDLER CERTIFICATE PRESENTED
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
NO THERMOMETER IN RIF
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
NO BUCKET SANITIZER SET UP DURING OPERATION
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
ACCESS TO HANDSINK BLOCK
MAY 182022PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 18
2022
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*30 Food Establishment Permit
HEALTH PERMIT NOT PROVIDED
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
TOWEL STORE ON PREP SURFACE AND APRON
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
NO THERMOMETER IN RIF
*35 Hair Restraints effective
NO HAIR RESTRAINTS BY COOK
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
ACCESS TO HAND SINK BLOCK
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
NO BUCKET SANITIZER SET UP DURING OPERATION
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NO RECENT GREASE TICKET
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
NO HANDLER CERTIFICATE PRESENTED
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DEC 162021PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
DEC 16
2021
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NO RECENT GREASE TICKET
*47 Health permit posted
HEALTH PERMIT NOT POSTED
*30 Food Establishment Permit
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
TOWEL STORE ON PREP SURFACE
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
DIRTY INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE
*46 Service Sinks,availability
ERVICES SINK USE TO STORE UTENSIL
*35 Hair Restraints effective
HAIR NEED TO BE COMPLETELY RETRAINTS
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
DRINKS STORE ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA
JUN 82021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 8
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
INSIDE ICE MACHINE DIRTY
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
DIRTY WALL OF WIC AND FLOOR NOT IN GOOD REPAIR
*30 Food Establishment Permit
NO PERMIT
DEC 22020PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 2
2020
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
*33 Warewashing equipment, clean solutions.
SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT DURING CLEANING
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK PREP FOOD WITH PREP DATE AND USE DATE
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
DIRTY WALL OF WIC
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
NAME ALL PREP FOOD
NOV 122020PASSED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 12
2020
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
TOWELS STORE ON PREP SURFACE
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap
GLOVE CHANGE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS
*46 Toilet tissue, availability
NO TISSUE IN TOILET
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
DIRTY INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE
*31 Individual, disposable towels
NO TOWELS AND SOAP AT HAND SINK
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS
ICE SCOOP STORE IN ICE
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
NO THERMOMETER IN RIF
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
NO NAME ON PREP FOOD IN WIC
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
EXPIRE FOOD IN RIC (MILK)
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
NO DATE ON PREP FOOD IN WIC
MAY 122020PASSED10 violationsDETAILS
MAY 12
2020
PASSED
10 violationsDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
DIRTY INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, NO SANITIZER USED IN 3-COMP
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
USE TOWELS STORE ON PREP SURFACE
*31 No soap at handsink
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
DIRTY EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE
*23 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Water Distribution
NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE
*19 Water System Maintained
HAND SINK PIPE CONNECTED TO FLOOR DRAIN BROKEN
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
PREP FOOD NOT DATE MARK
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
DIRTY WALL IN WIC
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
ALL PREP FOOD IN WIC NOT NAME
JAN 112020PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 11
2020
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
ACCESS TO HAND SINK BLOCK, NO SOAP AND INDIVIDUAL HAND TOWELS
*33 Warewashing equipment, clean solutions.
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP DURING UTENSIL CLEANING
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
ALL FOOD STUFF OFF THE FLOOR
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN VENT HOLD
*14 When to wash hands
WASH HANDS WHEN CHANGING GLOVES
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
PREP SANITIZING BUCKET FOR SURFACE CLEANING
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
NO FOOD THERMOMETER PROVIDED
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK ALL PREP FOOD
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS
JUL 112019PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
JUL 11
2019
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
sanitizer too high in bucket and no test strip available
*14 Gloves single use
cook doesn't wash hands after changing gloves
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
rfsm not on site
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
make product prep and trash date in ric
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
no test strip provide
*30 Food Establishment Permit
permit not posted
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wiping cloth not store in sanitizer
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
beans on the floor in kitchen
JUL 32019PASSED14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 3
2019
PASSED
14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
no sanitizing bucket available
*14 Gloves single use
used same gloves for multiple task
*19 Plumbing System Construction
tube bellow hand sink disconnected. hand sink broken need repair
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
grease trap not provided
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
rfsm expired advice to renew
*23 No Water
no water at hand sink in kitchen since sink is broken
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
food stuff not properly mark. some have prep date with no trash date
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
not available, advice to get a copy
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
area around the hand sink in prep area is none accessible
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
chopping board need repair/rough surface
*33 Warewashing sinks and drain boards, self-draining.
three compartment sink used for hand washing
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
no wiping cloth observed in used to clean prep surface
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
food place on floor in prep area and wic
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
wic floor dirty, under the shelves in wic also dirty
JUN 132019PASSED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 13
2019
PASSED
12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
MEAT IN THREE COMPARTMENT FOR THAWING IN A BUCKET TOGETHER WITH DIRTY DISHES
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
MICROWAVE INTERIOR COMPARTMENT DIRTY
*14 Wash hands after all other activities
NO HAND WASING/ NO GLOVE CHANGING/USING BROKEN GLOVE FOR FOOD PREPARATION/NOT ACCESSIBLE
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
WIC THERMOMETER NOT WORKING
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
FLOOR IN WIC DIRTY/SHELVES IN WIC DIRTY
*45Physical Facilities
MISSING TILES/HOLES ON WALLS/DIRTY WALLS BESIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
*46 Toilet rooms, convenience and accessibility
NO PAPER TOWAL IN RESTROOM SINK
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
EXPIRED RFSM
*34 Pest Control
DEATH ROACH SEEN IN PREP AREA
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
NO SANITIZING BUCKATE TO STORE WIPING CLOTH After USED
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
THAWING BY PUTING MEET IN A BUCKET OF WATER SITING IN 3COMPARTMENT SINK
DEC 272018PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 27
2018
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
mold in the ice machine
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
hand sinks must be accessible at all times
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
remove foil shel liners
*34 Exterior doors used as exits need not be self-closing if they are solid and tight-fitting
seal the back door
*47 Other Violations
hang mop or store inverted when not in use
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
provide sop and/or biohazard kit for clean up of bodily fluids
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
provide food handler cards on site
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
need chlorine test strips to test solution
JUN 52018PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 5
2018
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
EMPLOYEE DRINK ON CUTTING BOARD
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
RAW BEEF 46.5°F, RAW CHICKEN 54.6°F, HAM 52.3°F
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
REGISTER FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE FOR COOK AND POST WITH OTHER RFSM
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
FRYER EXTERIORS, SHELVING, BAR FLOOR, BAR COUNTER
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MAKER, SHELVING IN COOLER (BREAD STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH SHELF)
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
FLAN DATED 5/26 CAKE DATED 5/20
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
ICE SCOOP LEFT INSIDE ICE MAKER
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
SHELVING LINED WITH CARDBOARD RICE COOKER HANDLE COVERED WITH CARDBOARD
*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food
EMPLOYEE DRINK STORED IN ICE FOR CUSTOMERS
APR 32018PASSED14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 3
2018
PASSED
14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
TOXICS STORED IN HAND SINK
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
HAM 46.2°F, PORK 46°F
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
PROVIDE HOT WATER AT HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Sautéed ONIONS 114.6°F
*40 Reuse of single service articles
REUSING SMALL PLASTIC CONTAINERS
*35 Jewelry Prohibition
EMPLOYEE WEARING WATCH
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
RICE CUP IN WATER 105.7°F
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
INSIDE ICE MAKER, SMALL PLASTIC CONTAINERS, PREP TABLE
*47 Handwashing signage
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
CUTTING BOARD
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
EXTERIOR OF FRYER, MICROWAVES, WALK-IN COOLER FLOORS, AIR VENTS, UNDER BAR COUNTERS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
SUGAR BOWLS LEFT UNCOVERED AT BAR
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW FISH STORED OVER CUT FRIES - COS
FEB 72018PASSED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 7
2018
PASSED
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTH LEFT ON PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
AIR VENT COVERS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW FISH, RAW SHRIMP, AND RAW BEEF STORED OVER FRIES AND CHEESE
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
PORK 103.5°F
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
RAW CHICKEN 47.9°F
*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
NO WORKING LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
PROVIDE ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES.
*19 Backflow prevention device - installed
PROVIDE FOR ATTACHED HOSE AT MOP SINK
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
DATES ON CONTAINERS 1/30, 04/05, 28/1
*32 Damaged Equipment
MICROWAVE WITH MELTED INTERIOR SURFACES
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
PORK IN WALK-IN COOLER LEFT UNCOVERED UNDER COOLING UNIT, SUGAR AT BAR LEFT UNCOVERED
*47 Permit/license posted
POST HEALTH PERMIT, SALES TAX, AND CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.
AUG 32017PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 3
2017
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean all food surfaces ( Microwave and ice machine )
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
clean light shields -remove bugs
*19 One Inch Air Gap
i inch air-gap at sink
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
label squeeze bottles
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets on RIC(s)
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
cross contamination by arrangement raw meat stored with raw chicken and raw shell raw
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
reseal around back door
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
no date marking on prepare food items
JUN 212017PASSED17 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 21
2017
PASSED
17 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*14 Wash hands after all other activities
lack of hand washing
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
bare hand contact on RTE food Tomatoes
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
no RFSM on duty
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
certify staff
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
lack of adequate refrigeration
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
no date marking on prepared food items
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
close all outer openings
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wiping Clothes improperly stored on equipment
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover all food items
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets and drains
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
provide cover trash cans
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair damage ceiling tiles
DEC 72016PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 7
2016
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
Cross contamination by storage (arrangement)
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
*23 Water pressure specifications
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*31 Individual, disposable towels
warning ( cos)
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets and floors behind store
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
close outer openings
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