Bucks County Department of Health

HAVANA RESTAURANT
105 S MAIN ST NEW HOPE, PA 18938
Inspection Date: 12/10/2024
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#	Violation
27	Compliance with variance, specialized process, & HACCP plan Inspector Comments Tuna in vacuum sealed packaging is being thawed still in the reduced oxygen packaging. Must remove from packaging before thawing.
45	Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used Inspector Comments Walk in cooler attached to the freezer has a large accumulation of ice build up on the fan. Must remove ice build up and repair source. Freezer door was open, which could lead to colder air allowing ice to build up.

HAVANA RESTAURANT
105 S MAIN ST NEW HOPE, PA 18938
Inspection Date: 06/24/2024
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#	Violation
20	Proper cold holding temperature Inspector Comments Small Walk In refrigerator that is connected to the walk in freezer is holding an ambient temp of 46F. Internal temperatures of products were 42F. This refrigerator was emptied this morning, and all products placed into other walk in refrigerator. This unit was serviced by a refrigeration company, and facility was told temperature was in proper range. At time of inspection, the ambient temperature was 46, and products had just been placed back into this unit. Must empty this refrigerator, and move items to larger walk in to keep in temperature. Repair this walk in to hold 41F or below. Beer walk in cooler in the basement was not functioning. Although no food products are stored in this unit, it must be repaired. Have refrigeration company inspect and repair this unit at the same visit for the upstairs walk in cooler.
27	Compliance with variance, specialized process, & HACCP plan Inspector Comments Tuna in vacuum sealed packaging is being thawed still in the reduced oxygen packaging. Must remove from packaging before thawing. Discussed with chef that plastic wrap is a good alternative to the vacuum sealed package, and approved to use.
53	Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean Inspector Comments Floor tiles on the cook line have grout that is missing or in poor repair. Must re-grout the tiles to ensure a smooth, easily cleanable surface.

HAVANA RESTAURANT
105 S MAIN ST NEW HOPE, PA 18938
Inspection Date: 12/19/2023
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#	Violation
18	Proper cooling time & temperature Inspector Comments Facility has just cooked chili and placed the hot product in 5 gallon buckets to cool. All products must be cooled in shallow containers to cool evenly. Facility placed product in shallow pans during inspection and placed into walk in cooler to cool properly.

HAVANA RESTAURANT
105 S MAIN ST NEW HOPE, PA 18938
Inspection Date: 06/27/2023
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#	Violation
20	Proper cold holding temperature Inspector Comments Macaroni and cheese balls were stacked too high in the prep unit, allowing the top product to be warmer. Ensure over stacking of product is eliminated to protect temperature of product. Salad Prep Unit is holding an ambient temperature of 54F. All Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods must be cold held at 41F or below. Must discard all TCS foods and discontinue use of these units until they can properly hold 41F or below
27	Compliance with variance, specialized process, & HACCP plan Corrected On-Site. Inspector Comments Facility receives frozen tuna in vacuum sealed packaging. On packaging it states that frozen product must be removed from vacuum seal before thawing. Must discontinue allowing product to thaw in vacuum seal.

HAVANA RESTAURANT
105 S MAIN ST NEW HOPE, PA 18938
Inspection Date: 12/12/2022
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#	Violation
27	Compliance with variance, specialized process, & HACCP plan Inspector Comments Facility receives frozen tuna in vacuum sealed packaging. On packaging it states that frozen product must be removed from vacuum seal before thawing. Must discontinue allowing product to thaw in vacuum seal.
37	Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Inspector Comments Portion cups are being used to scoop dressing. All dispensing of products must be done with means to eliminate bare hand contact or cross contamination. Must remove portion cups and replace with handled scoops

HAVANA RESTAURANT
105 S MAIN ST NEW HOPE, PA 18938
Inspection Date: 06/15/2022
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#	Violation
53	Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean Inspector Comments Walk In Freezer floors are unclean. Must provide a deep and detailed cleaning and maintain.