HAVANA BEACH
740 OCEAN DRIVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment open and serving food to the public at the time of the inspection.
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (62F – Cold Holding); butter (57F – Cold Holding) at cook line, as per chef for approximately 2 hours prior.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (122F – Hot Holding)at steam table, as per chef for approximately 1 hour prior.
Intermediate 5
53B-16-4Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed chef unaware of minimum cold holding temperature, coached on temperatures.
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to operator via email.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line, chef replaced. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 10
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on floor by end of cook line.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several holes in kitchen.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
25-27-4Basic – Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed straws not individually wrapped at bar area.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 7:47 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.