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HAVANA CLUB CAFE

8248 W 8 AVE, Hialeah FL 33014 · 305-603-9065

Last inspected Feb 27, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2322272
Grade history
MAR 24
AUG 24
OCT 24
SEP 25
FEB 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10 live flies on dry storage kitchen shell.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2019042764Jun 20, 2019Oct 31, 2019$160

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Feb 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand sink.
Basic/29-11-4
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic/36-73-4
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet wipping towels in hand sink. Operator removed it.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic/36-73-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator properly stored it.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. By the walk in cooler.
Basic/36-32-5
Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on kitchen floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Hole in or other damage to wall.
Basic/36-24-5
Mar 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10 live flies on dry storage kitchen shell.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken storage inside thank you bag.
High priority/14-31-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5/Warning
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind the three compartment sink.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.