HAVANA BEACH
740 OCEAN DRIVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
39 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observe one bag of completely thawed mahi mahi in ROP bag, inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
Intermediate 10
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 via email to operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Javier Gomez 02/24/2026 **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled with accumulation of grease the panini machine. Observed soiled meat slicer. Observed soiled shelves housing single use items ready for use above panini machine. Observed soiled crate containers housing clean equipment and shelve housing food equipment and oil under panini machine, and shelve housing bar items in the bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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/ observed no manager present with 6 employees currently working in the establishment. Manager was able to arrive prior to inspection closing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed for HWS in kitchen. Employee was able to replenish. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed none available when asked an employees in the kitchen. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no food handler certificates. Establishment unable to provide proof at the time of inspection. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed for HWS in kitchen. Employee was able to replenish. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed accumulation of rust on the shelves holding food items in the back storage area. **Warning**
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. Observed three employees with certifications expired. **Warning**
Basic 28
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed soiled with accumulation black grime along the frame. **Warning**
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for customer and employee bathroom in the restaurant. **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled door handle of walk in cooler, handle of panini machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed three unsecured in dry storage area. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in warewashing, prep, kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-14-4Basic – Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed spatulas wedged bewteen 3CS and wall. **Warning**
06-09-1Basic – 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. Observe one bag of completely thawed mahi mahi in ROP, inside walk in cooler. A stop sale was issued. **Warning**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing for prep sink, and 3CS. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed male employee drinking coffee in the kitchen at prep table. **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed on shelves in warewashing area. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken door gaskets of reach in coolers in the kitchen area. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles in food prep, kitchen warewashing area. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for ice chest in kitchen. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water 89°F, at the stove. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled the interior and exterior of the microwave. **Warning**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided via email to operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Explained to operator require to be available upon customer request. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets of walk in cooler, all reach in coolers in the kitchen, fans and vent in the kitchen area including one above prep table. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed for reach in coolers in the kitchen. **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observe for all under counter reach in coolers, and upright RIC used for fruit in the kitchen area. **Warning**
25-27-4Basic – Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed straws not individually wrapped at stored on bar counter, which can be easily attainable by a customer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler and freezer. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls behind shelves housing clean food in equipment in warewashing area and around kitchen area near hws. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in the kitchen. Employee replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no labels on containers containing dry items, in the dry storage area. Also observed food pans in the stove with dry items not identified by a label. **Warning**
36-10-4Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed soled floors in warewashing and kitchen area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:14 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.