Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

HAVANA 1957

819 LINCOLN ROAD · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 22, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3373095
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8440862
DBPR license2325212

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed beef patties and steaks over shrimp and fish at the cook line. The moved the beef to the bottom shelf and fish to the top shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate16-32-5

Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the establishment is using chlorine sanitizer and has quaternary test strips.

#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen entrance. The chef brought towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.

Basic 5

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed by the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic10-14-5

Basic – Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. The chef inverted the buckets. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

#4Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a glass container full of sugar at the bar.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.