Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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OLD'S HAVANA

1442 SW 8 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33135

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 12, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3697464
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13692642
DBPR license2332919

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Sandwich station: raw fish store above flan and other desserts. Discuss with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food observed employee move the raw fish to another cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in the sandwich station on the flip top reach in cooler and clean cutting boards on a rack in the kitchen.

Basic 5

#1Basic52-11-4

Basic – Drinks offered in a way that misleads/misinforms the consumer. Establishment charging signature cocktails, premium rums, and spirits without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Observed the receipt provided by the complainant, $13.95 for the drinks ordered. The charged prices that did not match the menu. The menu listed cocktails such as Cuba Libre and Mojito at $13.95, but the receipt showed separate liquor charges plus additional cocktail Santa Teresa 1796 $15.00 +3 dollars for CubaLibre, Santa Teresa 1796 mojito $15 +3 dollars, and casamigos silver margaritas $18 + $2 which made the final prices higher than the menu price. These extra charges/ up charged for premium drinks were never disclosed on the charge, or other additional cocktail fee on the menu. As per operator, the cashiers, bartenders, and wait staff is responsible for informing the customers of the price of charge. As per operator, the cashiers, bartenders, and wait staff is responsible for informing the customers of the price of charge. Establishment made signs to add to the menu and post it throughout the establishment by the bar and by the tables, and on some tables a note on our specialty selections for Cuban cuisine bar at Old Havana we take pride in our handcraft signature cocktails and our curated selection of premium rums and spirits. Please be advised that these items are priced separately from our standard menu and may carry an additional charge. Our staff will be delighted to share specific pricing for any selection- please do not hesitate to ask before ordering. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic55-01-4

Basic – Establishment charging signature cocktails, premium rums, and spirits without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Observed the receipt provided by the complainant, $13.95 for the drinks ordered. The charged prices that did not match the menu. The menu listed cocktails such as Cuba Libre and Mojito at $13.95, but the receipt showed separate liquor charges plus additional cocktail Santa Teresa 1796 $15.00 +3 dollars for CubaLibre, Santa Teresa 1796 mojito $15 +3 dollars, and casamigos silver margaritas $18 + $2 which made the final prices higher than the menu price. These extra charges/ up charged for premium drinks were never disclosed on the charge, or other additional cocktail fee on the menu. As per operator, the cashiers, bartenders, and wait staff is responsible for informing the customers of the price of charge. Establishment made signs to add to the menu and post it throughout the establishment by the bar and by the tables, and on some tables a note on our specialty selections for Cuban cuisine bar at Old Havana we take pride in our handcraft signature cocktails and our curated selection of premium rums and spirits. Please be advised that these items are priced separately from our standard menu and may carry an additional charge. Our staff will be delighted to share specific pricing for any selection. Please do not hesitate to ask before ordering the sign is an English and Spanish.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic51-15-4

Basic – Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Operator provided the temp certificate for occupancy load, patio 50 and inside 40 awaiting city of Miami to give permanent. Operator Provided completed copy of seating evaluation.awaiting city.

#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Ware wash area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in coolers inside the main kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:15 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)
Category 56 · No longer used
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.