Havana Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
86
Score
Havana Restaurant, located at 2905 Buford Highway N.E. in Atlanta, GA, underwent a low-risk inspection on January 5, 2026, with a score of 86. This inspection identified three minor violations related to plumbing, wiping cloths, and ventilation. Previous inspections for Havana Restaurant have also generally fallen into the low-risk category.
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Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed the vegetable sink faucet with a constant drip and stripped at the nozzle. CA: Advised PIC A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping clothes stored inside the sanitizer bucket measuring 0PPM of chlorine used during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n). COS: PIC remade solution to 100PPM
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee cellphone , purse and keys stored in the main kitchen on a shelf with facility related items . CA : Advised PIC Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. COS : Employee items were relocated
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
86
May 5, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed food employee get water from the hand sink to fill-up the steam table. CA: Advised PIC A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed black debris inside the nozzles of the sweet and unsweet tea urn. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Manager discarded tea and instructed food employee to wash, rinse and sanitizer urns during time of inspection
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
82
Oct 31, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food employee rinse off a knife at the hand sink during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf 3. An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. COS: PIC was instructed and complied by having the knive washed, rinsed and sanitized during time of inspection
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 3-compartment sink set-up in-use with chlorine sanitizer measuring <50PPM during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed between 50-100PPM. COS: Employee complied and remade solution to 100PPM during time of inspection
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed several dishes stacked while wet store on the drying racks in the dish room. CA: Advised PIC Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and 2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed faucet at the vegetable sink spraying water from the side when turned on and with a constant drip when turned off. CA: Advised PIC A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
74
Apr 19, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed metal folks, knives and spoons stored inside holder with onion residue. CA: Advised PIC . Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Food employee placed inside the dish pit for dish washer to wash, rinse and sanitizer during time of inspection
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed beef thawing inside the meat sink at room temperature. CA: Advised PIC time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or 2. Completely submerged under running water. COS: PIC turned on running water during time of inspection
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food employee with a bracelet on handing food upon entering the kitchen. CA: Advised PIC except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS: Food employee removed gloves and bracelet and washed hands during time of inspection
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
82
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