HAVANA 1957
14571 SW 5 ST, Pembroke Pines FL 33027
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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MAR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 flying insects on bar area, behind garbage can. Employee killed flies,cleaned and sanitized area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $3,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2016001952 | Jan 8, 2016 | Feb 26, 2016 | $800 |
| 2--2015036298 | Jul 21, 2015 | Sep 17, 2015 | $1,200 |
| 2--2015016138 | Feb 25, 2015 | May 7, 2015 | $1,200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in Cooler- cooked shredded beef (51F - Cooling). Per employee cooling overnight.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in Cooler- cooked shredded beef (51F - Cooling). Per employee cooling overnight. Employee discarded.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area- employee provided.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bar area, employee car keys and Bluetooth next to clean glasses. Manager removed.
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In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between drain board and wall, employee removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking utensils in water temperature (90F). Employee removed from water.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Rear kitchen, below large stove.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Around Several wet cloths on prep tables. Employee removed.
Mar 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line, fresh garlic in oil (89F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (96F - Hot Holding). Per operator items were out of temperature for less than 4 hours. Advised operator to reheat items on stove. Operator placed items on stove to reheat. Chicken 180F. Garlic in oil 187F.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Inside walk in freezer.
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 flying insects on bar area, behind garbage can. Employee killed flies,cleaned and sanitized area.
Accumulation of black/green mold substance. Large ice machine, in service area. Employee cleaned and sanitized
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Service area, employee removed.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand wash sink in bar area.
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar area. handle inside ice, employee removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink, food debris inside. Employee cleaned and sanitized
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. One mop stored on floor and one inside yellow bucket. Employee removed
Nov 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Observed: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Service area, employee removed. Priority: Basic
Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop on floor, employee removed and stored properly Priority: Basic
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (91F - Hot Holding), per employee food hot held less than 2 hours, employee placed on time procedures, dated label.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Prep station- sink, sponge inside sink, employee removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Employee provided
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles containing sanitizer for tables. One around bar area, other on expo station, employee labeled both bottles.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Storage rack of food containers, bull up of rust and soil, in dish ware area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Service area, employee removed.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor, in front of dishwasher machine, employee removed to be wash and sanitize
Jan 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. steak garlic and oil mix sauce (67F - Cold Holding); cilantro sauce (65F - Cold Holding), observed food on ambient temperature per employee sauces held less than 4 hours. Employee moved to walk in cooler for a quick chill.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Flip top in cook line, employees placed on separate container and mark food.
Food stored on floor. One box of Manteca blocks, employee moved to shelf.
Oct 23, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm)
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar area- bottle containing sanitizer, employee labeled
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Spoon stored inside dirty container, Employee removed to be wash, clean and sanitize
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee removed watch
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee placed a hat
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.soup cups on piles, stacked wet. Cleaning utensils- storage rack in dish ware room.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -storage area -in front of walk in freezer Build up of soiled and wet cardboard
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -mop sink
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.