What is Havana Cafe's health inspection score?

Havana Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 54 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Havana Cafe last inspected?

Havana Cafe was last inspected on January 20, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Havana Cafe have?

Havana Cafe has 74 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Havana Cafe safe to eat at?

Havana Cafe has a safety score of 54/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Havana Cafe serve?

Havana Cafe serves Cafe cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Havana Cafe

Name: Havana Cafe
Address: 1152 N BUCKNER BLVD STE 2-126, Dallas, 75218
Rating: 54

1152 N BUCKNER BLVD STE 2-126, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/20/2024

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Ranked #989 of 1000 in Dallas

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Jan 20, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.4

Avg Violations

29 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-46

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+9 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Jan

May 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Nov 2020

1 inspections

4 intermediate

7 basic

Nov

Dec 2020

1 inspections

4 basic

Jun 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jun

Dec 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

May 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

May

Dec 2022

1 inspections

4 intermediate

5 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jun

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 91

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*10 After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized in a contact time of at least 7 se−5
Sanitizer bucket not set up during inspection

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No RFSM employee on site
DAL-3*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
RIC needs thermometer
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean microwave handles and towel dispenser

Base deductions−11 pts

Jun 23

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-6*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Service grease trap every 90 days. Maintain manifest on file to present upon inspection.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable−2
Remove foil shelf liners and peel tape from bottom shelf in dish pit area.
DAL-2*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
Maintain hand sinks accessible. Observed container of degrease inside.
DAL-3*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Replace broken/missing lights under vent hood.
DAL-4*45 Floor covering, mats and duckboards−2
Replace/remove wood floor cover. Replace with commercial/approved flooring/tile.
DAL-5*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
Provide the Guidance for the Clean up of Bodily Fluid and/or Bloodborne Pathogen Spill Kit.

Base deductions−15 pts

Dec 22

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med5 Basic

9 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods−5
HOLDING RTE WITH BARE HANDS
DAL-2*14 When to wash hands−5
EMPLOYEE'S DID NOT WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVE
DAL-5*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
NO BUCKET SANITIZER SET UP
DAL-7*12 Gloves Single Use−5
EMPLOYEE' USING GLOVE AT DISHWASHER SINK AND SAME GLOVES USE TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOOD

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
HAND SINK USE FOR STORAGE
DAL-4*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
NO TOWEL AT HAND SINK
DAL-6*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
FOOD STORE ON FLOOR
DAL-8*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
NO TOWEL FOR SURFACE WIPE BETWEEN USED.
DAL-9*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−30 pts

May 22

Routine InspectionScore: 82

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NO RECENT GREASE TRAP
DAL-7*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
NO BUCKET SANITIZER SET UP DURING OPERATION

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
NO HEALTH PERMIT
DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
TOWEL STORE ON PREP SURFACE
DAL-3*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
NO HAIR RESTRAINTS
DAL-5*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
NO HANDLER CERTIFICATE PRESENTED
DAL-6*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
NO THERMOMETER IN RIF
DAL-8*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-9*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
ACCESS TO HANDSINK BLOCK

Base deductions−24 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 86

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NO RECENT GREASE TICKET
DAL-5*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
DIRTY INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*47 Health permit posted−2
HEALTH PERMIT NOT POSTED
DAL-3*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
TOWEL STORE ON PREP SURFACE
DAL-6*46 Service Sinks,availability−2
ERVICES SINK USE TO STORE UTENSIL
DAL-7*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
HAIR NEED TO BE COMPLETELY RETRAINTS
DAL-8*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material−2
DAL-9*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
DRINKS STORE ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA

Base deductions−24 pts

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 94

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
INSIDE ICE MACHINE DIRTY

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DIRTY WALL OF WIC AND FLOOR NOT IN GOOD REPAIR
DAL-3*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
NO PERMIT

Base deductions−9 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 94

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*33 Warewashing equipment, clean solutions.−2
SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT DURING CLEANING
DAL-2*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE MARK PREP FOOD WITH PREP DATE AND USE DATE
DAL-3*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material−2
DIRTY WALL OF WIC
DAL-4*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
NAME ALL PREP FOOD

Base deductions−8 pts

Nov 20

Routine InspectionScore: 78

4 Med7 Basic

11 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-2*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap−5
GLOVE CHANGE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS
DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
DIRTY INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE
DAL-6*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
DAL-10*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
EXPIRE FOOD IN RIC (MILK)

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose−2
TOWELS STORE ON PREP SURFACE
DAL-3*46 Toilet tissue, availability−2
NO TISSUE IN TOILET
DAL-5*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
NO TOWELS AND SOAP AT HAND SINK
DAL-7*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS−2
ICE SCOOP STORE IN ICE
DAL-8*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
NO THERMOMETER IN RIF
DAL-9*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
NO NAME ON PREP FOOD IN WIC
DAL-11*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
NO DATE ON PREP FOOD IN WIC

Base deductions−34 pts

May 20

Routine InspectionScore: 82

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
DIRTY INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, NO SANITIZER USED IN 3-COMP
DAL-7*19 Water System Maintained−5
HAND SINK PIPE CONNECTED TO FLOOR DRAIN BROKEN

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
USE TOWELS STORE ON PREP SURFACE
DAL-3*31 No soap at handsink−2
DAL-4*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-5*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material−2
DIRTY EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE
DAL-6*23 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Water Distribution−2
NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE
DAL-8*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
PREP FOOD NOT DATE MARK
DAL-9*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
DIRTY WALL IN WIC
DAL-10*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
ALL PREP FOOD IN WIC NOT NAME

Base deductions−26 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 82

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-5*14 When to wash hands−5
WASH HANDS WHEN CHANGING GLOVES
DAL-6*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
PREP SANITIZING BUCKET FOR SURFACE CLEANING

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
ACCESS TO HAND SINK BLOCK, NO SOAP AND INDIVIDUAL HAND TOWELS
DAL-2*33 Warewashing equipment, clean solutions.−2
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP DURING UTENSIL CLEANING
DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
ALL FOOD STUFF OFF THE FLOOR
DAL-4*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN VENT HOLD
DAL-7*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
NO FOOD THERMOMETER PROVIDED
DAL-8*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE MARK ALL PREP FOOD
DAL-9*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS

Base deductions−24 pts

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Data source: Dallas DEH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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