Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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HAVANA 1957

1446 WASHINGTON AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 18, 2022
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3144576
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7728037
DBPR license2324998

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 18, 2022 3:11 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 19, 2022 11:03 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 7 live roaches inside the kitchen area on the shelf for cleaned utensils and plates near dishwashing area.

#8High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the prep area, cooked rice with beans (107F – Hot Holding). As per operator, holding less than 30 minutes. The operator reheated the rice. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun soiled at the bar area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 6

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents by the cook line soiled with dust and grease.

#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic12B-14-4

Basic – Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor by the storage area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic24-01-4

Basic – Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of paper napkins stored on the floor near dishwasher area. Advised, the operator removed the box of napkins. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:16 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.