OLD'S HAVANA
1442 SW 8 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33135
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Main kitchen: raw beef stored above cooked beef. **Corrected On-Site**
28-26-5High Priority – Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Ware wash area. As per operator, happened after running the dishwasher today. Inspector checked all other areas, flushed toilet and running water and all sinks. Observed dishwasher unplugged. Operator awaiting technician. Observed plumbing running the snake and plunging the drain. The drain nips clear and working properly. **Corrected On-Site**
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 (103-107F – Hot Holding)resting in a space between the steam table and the flip-top reach in cooler. Operator placed the pan on the cookline to reheat. cooked potatoes (174F – Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in the sandwich station area and in front of of the main cookline. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pan with raw fish stored inside the handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. FRLA Ariel I. Expired 10/4/25; Endry C. Expired 11/24/25; Gipsia C. Expired 10/7/25; Home of training: Gabriela B. Saint, expired 10/27/25.
Basic 4
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Ware wash and main kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
10-14-5Basic – Ice bucket stored on floor between uses by the outside walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
29-19-4Basic – Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. In the ware wash area. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:35 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.