Follow-Up Inspection
Mar 5, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 5, 2026 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Habana Cuba Restaurant
387 S 1st St Ste 109
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The full inspection history
4 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Mar 3, 2026
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
1 recorded violation
criticalCode K13Contamination
Official wording
Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated
Inspector’s notes
1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: - Numerous live cockroaches were observed near/in the water heater outlet. - Fresh cockroach fecal matter observed near the water heater. - Dead cockroaches of all life stages observed in the basin of the water heater. - A hatched ootheca (egg sac) was observed on the water heater. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: Yes 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Jennifer, has been informed that the facility must close immediately. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. Requirements Before Reopening: 1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector. 2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 3, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Nov 10, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
minorCode K09Food temperature
Official wording
Proper cooling methods
Inspector’s notes
In the 2 door upright cooler: large pot of beef oxtails observed covered during cooling process. Per operator, beef oxtails were removed from temperature control less than 2 hours prior. Beef oxtails measured 57F. [CA] After heating or hot holding, Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs) shall be cooled rapidly from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. Approved cooling methods include: 1) Placing the food in shallow pans 2) Separating the food into thinner or smaller portions 3) Using rapid cooling equipment (Ex. blast chiller) 4) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer (ex. stainless steel) 5) Adding ice as an ingredient 6) Using ice paddles 7) Using an ice bath and stirring frequently 8) Accordance with a HACCP plan. Cooling foods shall have enough space around the containers for cold air to circulate, be loosely covered, or uncovered and stirred as frequently needed to evenly cool. [COS] Employee placed pot of oxtails on ice bath and stirred frequently to rapidly cool PHF. PHF remeasured at 41F.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureminorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Employee personal belongings observed in dry storage area above potatoes. [CA] Personal belongings shall be stored in a designated area that will prevent the potential contamination of food and food contact surfaces.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
Inspector’s notes
Facility is washing utensils in the food preparation sink. [CA] Ensure preparation sink is only used for food preparation. Discontinue washing utensils in the food prep sink to prevent cross contamination.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 10, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Jan 21, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
minorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Jackets/clothing found stored with food product.[CA] Employee's personal effects (cell phone, car keys, and jackets) shall be stored in employee lockers or other designated areas for employee storage.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode K04Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, tobacco use
Inspector’s notes
Employee food and beverage found on steam table. [CA] No employee shall eat or drink in the food prep, food contact storage, or food storage areas, use designated area.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesminorCode K29Chemicals
Official wording
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector’s notes
Home type pest control found near 3 compartment sink. [CA] Only those insecticides, rodenticides, and other pesticides that are necessary and specifically approved for use in a food facility may be used.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyminorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
1 employee food handler card has expired. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 21, 2025 · Original Source