HAVANA 1957
1410 OCEAN DRIVE # CU 01, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 305-604-9060
Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (55F - Cold Holding)a at the bar. As per the bartender it has been there approximately 3 hours. The bartender moved the milk to another cooler.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at the front line and bar.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (55F - Cold Holding)a at the bar. As per the bartender it has been there approximately 3 hours. The bartender moved the milk to another cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board and soda gun nozzles soiled.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.Observed in the dry storage area.
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Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the end of the bar which contains milk.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler shelving, fan guards, door and gaskets soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the bar.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dish washer touch dirty dishes and then touched clean dishes without changing his gloves and epwashing his hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ham in the walk in cooler. The manager had the beef moved to the bottom shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a spoon in the sink at the bar.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar and dry storage area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the dry storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed several tiles soiled throughout the kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed four ice buckets not inverted. The manager inverted them.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed a cook drinking and putting her open cup on a cutting board. The manager stopped her.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in freezer gaskets torn.
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed several utensils in water with a temperature of 77°F. The manager poured out the water.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the men's restroom. The manager put up a sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler fan guard soiled.
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher with gloves n touch dirty dishes and then touched clean dishes with same gloves.
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the bar tender drink from a plastic cup and continued to make drinks without washing his hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp and lobster over lemons in the drawer reach in cooler at the cook line. The cook removed the lemons and put them in another cooler.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the preparation area and storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed by the hood system.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed the rack used for storing dishes is rusted.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed in the preparation room and next to the chips up front.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. Observed at the drink station. The manager inverted the buckets.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed the shield missing in the dry storage area.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed at the corner of the hood.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in the upright refrigerator in the dry storage room.
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed pork skin (50F - Cooling) in the walk-in cooler. As per the chef it was cooked yesterday. The cook discarded it.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment or utensils, without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher handle dirty dishes and removed the clean one without washing his hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp over lemons at the cook line. The cook put the lemons on the top shelf.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed pork skin (50F - Cooling) in the walk-in cooler. As per the chef it was cooked yesterday. The cook discarded it.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (71F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (71F - Cold Holding) in the kitchen. As per the cook it was put there approximately one hour ago. The cook put it in the refrigerator to cool down.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled at the bar.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The bartender brought soap.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed by the hood filter system.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed the ice buckets not inverted. The manager inverted them.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed several utensil in a water temperature of 121°F. on the steam table. The cook had an empty pan u dear the pan with the water and utensils. The cook removed the bottom pan to heat up the water.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar on the counter top. The manager put the straws behind the bar.
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a cont of flour. The manager removed the bowl.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cellphone on a towel on a meat slicer. The manager removed it.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at the kitchen entrance. The manager inverted and put the ice buckets on a shelf.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine. The manager moved it.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo containers stored on the floor in the dry storage room.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic containers not labeled in the preparation room.
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate14 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at the hand washing sink at the cook line. The manager labeled the spray bottles.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the ware washing area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at the cook line. The chef instructed and covered the plates.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in front of the walk-in cooler.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at the kitchen entrance. The manager moved the buckets.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar. The manager moved the handle.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of rice. The manager moved the handle.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed throughout the kitchen. The manager removed the towels.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooling gaskets soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo containers on the floor in the dry storage area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at the cook line. The chef labeled the bottles.
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.