La Habana Tapas
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
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La Habana Tapas, located at 5230 Baymeadows Rd 12 in Jacksonville, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on April 16, 2026. This inspection identified one critical, three major, and six minor violations. Previous inspections for La Habana Tapas have predominantly been classified as medium-risk.
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over ready to eat items in reach in freezer. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle of bleach at kitchen. Marked by manger. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
05-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Hand Wash Sign in woman's restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old equipment in hallway by rear restroom.
33-31-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at Hand Wash Sink faucet in kitchen.
29-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on cooler. Moved by manager.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor. Under Three compartment sink. Cleaned by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-22-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn cooler gasket. Kitchen cooler.
14-36-5
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Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of air freshener next to cups. Moved by manager. Chlorine next to single service items. Moved by manager
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. expired 06/01/25 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner has taken the prerequisite training for serve Safe but not the exam. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit door not self closing.
35B-03-4
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Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
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Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
7 major violations.
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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No procedure. Emailed form.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No Certified Food Manager. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strip available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Hand Wash Sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any employee training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No completed forms. Emailed copy.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at Hand Wash Sink.
31B-03-4
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Aug 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 tiny flies in dining room.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
05-08-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Wood Knife block used for knife.
14-55-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled powder container.
02D-01-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit door not self closing.
35B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Hand Wash Sign at men's restroom.
31B-04-4
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