HAVANA 1957/LATIN ON OCEAN DRIVE
940 OCEAN DR, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 786-298-9642
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 9 visits since July 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 MELTED BUTTER (91F - Hot Holding) at cook line.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) at warewashing area not sanitizing properly. employee replaced sanitizer during inspection with a final reading of 50 PPM.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed house made beef stock date marked 07-29-26 more than seven days.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed house made beef stock date marked 07-29-26 more than seven days.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed MELTED BUTTER (91F - Hot Holding) at cook line.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected to faucet at ware washing area without a vacuum breaker
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep area soiled with food debris.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle at cook line.
Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed old food residue inside HWS.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed shows date of October 1, 2025.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers at dry shelf at warewashing area wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of croutons stored on the at dry storage. The chef placed case on shelf.
Reach-in cooler /Walk-in coolerinterior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance. Observed shelves at reach in cooler at cook line soiled with mold like substance.employee began cleaning shelves.
Apr 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed a cook touch her face and continue to prep dishes.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over olive oil in the reach in cooler at the back of the kitchen.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 4 snapper fillets with an internal temperature of 41°F. still in the vacuum in the reach in cooler at the back of the kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 4 snapper fillets with an internal temperature of 41°F. still in the vacuum in the reach in cooler at the back of the kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed the grout very low on the tiles by the dish machine.
Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. The bartender out out on a shelf inverted.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoops handle touching flour in the plastic container by the kitchen entrance. I cook removed it and had it washed.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed throughout the kitchen. The chef removed the towels.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a fan on a shelf above a prep table guard soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Mar 6, 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and tiles soiled throughout the kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at kitchen.
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate8 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 load dirty dishes and than removed clean dishes without washing his hands.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over fish in the reach in cooler in the back room. The cook put the chicken on the bottom shelf.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed several suite cases blocking the hand sink next to the ice machine. Observed a pan of condiments blocking the sink at the cook line. The chef moved the pan.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed a large plastic container used to store raw chicken is too big for the triple sink and dish machine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a clear liquid not labeled at the bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of flour.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a plate of food and an open beverage on top of a reach in cooler behind the bar.
Ice bucket not stored inverted between uses.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar. The manager removed it.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk-in cooler#2 and #3.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed a mold like substance on the wall next to dish machine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles with different liquids not labeled at the bar.
Jun 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker installed at mop sink splitter.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink at bar.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at CO tanks at bar area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at ceiling tiles at cookline.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board at cookline.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed staff preparing food while wearing watches.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed two door reach-in cooler at back of store not keeping 41F or lower temperature.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at cookline.
Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken wing not covered at reach-in cooler at back of store.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at bar area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout kitchen.
Sep 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink splitter.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris at bottom of hand washing sink at cook-line.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with watch prepping food at kitchen.
Jul 28, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked pork at kitchen reach in at 48F Cooling. As per chef, it was cooked the day before. Product was discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork at kitchen reach in at 48F Cooling. As per chef, it was cooked the day before. Product will be discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Garbanzo (69F - Cold Holding). As per chef, less than 2 hours. Product removed for rapid cooling.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink splitter.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris at bottom of hand washing sink at cook-line.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided consumer advisory to manager and was posted it at bar area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking on cooked pork and Cuban sandwiches at walk-in cooler. Coached chef on proper date marking procedure.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar kitchen area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans not inverted while stored at ware washing area. Chef correctly stored them.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees drinking water bottles inside reach in at cook-line.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with watch prepping food at kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 doors reach in cooler near employee bathroom in disrepair. Chef will removed all food from unit and call for service.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container inside flour container at cook-line. Chef correctly stored scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers at cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout kitchen.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chloride solution concentration at 0 ppm. Coached chef on proper quaternary solution ppm.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and beans containers with no common name at kitchen area.
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