Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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HAVANA BEACH

740 OCEAN DRIVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 23, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3677392
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID13701918
DBPR license2321975

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority3 Intermediate19 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Intermediate 3

#20Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Did not see posted at ye time of inspection. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#21Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: observed no manager present with 6 employees currently working in the establishment. Manager was able to arrive prior to inspection closing. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#22Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed accumulation of rust on the shelves holding food items in the back storage area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Observed accumulation of rust on the shelves holding food items in the back storage area. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 19

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed soiled with accumulation black grime along the frame. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Observed warewashing machine soiled with accumulation black grime along the frame. **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: **Time Extended**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#2Basic32-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for customer and employee bathroom in the restaurant. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Observed for customer and employee bathroom in the restaurant. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic51-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed three unsecured in dry storage area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Observed three unsecured tanks in dry storage area. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in warewashing, prep, kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Observed soiled in warewashing, prep, kitchen area. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the kitchen prep counters. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic24-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed on shelves in warewashing area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Observed wet nesting on shelves in warewashing area. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken door gaskets of reach in coolers in the kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Observed broken door gaskets of reach in coolers in the kitchen area. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Basic36-17-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles in food prep, kitchen warewashing area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Observed broken tiles in food prep, kitchen warewashing area. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: **Time Extended**

Warning
#9Basic14-69-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for ice chest in kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Observed for ice chest in kitchen. **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: **Time Extended**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#10Basic22-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled the interior and exterior of the microwave. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Observed soiled the interior and exterior of the microwave. **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: **Time Extended**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#11Basic33-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: **Time Extended**

Warning
#12Basic51-13-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided via email to operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Did not see posted at the time of inspection. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13Basic51-18-6

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Explained to operator require to be available upon customer request. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Did not see posted at the time of inspection. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: **Time Extended**

Warning
#14Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: 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. **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: **Time Extended**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#15Basic22-16-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed for reach in coolers in the kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Observed soiled for reach in coolers in the kitchen. **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: **Time Extended**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#16Basic14-33-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Observe for all under counter reach in coolers, and upright RIC used for fruit in the kitchen area. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: **Time Extended**

Warning
#17Basic14-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler and freezer. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Observed rusted pitting on shelves inside walk in cooler and freezer. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: **Time Extended**

Warning
#18Basic36-27-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Observed soiled walls behind shelves housing clean food in equipment in warewashing area and around kitchen area near hws. **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarningAdmin Complaint
#19Basic02D-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: 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. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 3:46 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
5 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
3 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.