HAVANA 1957
1446 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 786.298.9642
Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (112F - Hot Holding) inside steam table, as per chef for approximately 1 hour prior.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022014700 | Mar 18, 2022 | Jun 21, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over vegetables in the reach in cooler. The chef moved the chicken.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles with different liquids not labeled throughout the kitchen.
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburger stored over cheese inside RIC.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In ice bath :; cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding) by bread panini, as per chef for no more than 2 hours prior.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (112F - Hot Holding) inside steam table, as per chef for approximately 1 hour prior.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee unaware of pork cooking temperature, coached employee on correct temperature.
Expired chlorine chemical test kit on 2024 provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans not inverted by cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled.
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over vegetables in the upright cooler by the back door. The chef moved the chicken.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a blue liquid not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking out of the drain pipe of the hand washing sink at the kitchen entrance.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled.
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an ice scoop in the hand washing sink. The cook removed it.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both restrooms.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with sugar not labeled at the bar.
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the dish washer put on gloves without washing his hands.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two metal mixing cups in the sink. The manager removed the items.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The manager brought soap.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. The manager put up a sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fans guards soiled. The manager cleaned the guards.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at the cook line.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cheese in the walk-in cooler. Observed raw salmon over sauces at-the cook line. The chef moved the eggs to the lower shelf and the cook moved the sauces to the top shelf.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at the cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed several cases of different kinds of food on the walk-in freezer floor.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on cutting boards at the kitchen entrance. The chef filled up a bucket with sanitizer and put the towels in the santizer water.
Aug 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed the upright cooler gasket torn.
Aug 8, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (51F); butter (51F - Cold Holding); chicken (51F - Cold Holding)in the reach in cooler. As per the the food was placed in the reach at approximately 10:30. The chef moved to other cooler.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the upright cooler gasket torn.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in the reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
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.