Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

HAVANA 1957/TIKIBAR

940 OCEAN DR · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 24, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3443275
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8732301
DBPR license2332695

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#9High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dish washer load dirty dishes and than removed clean dishes without washing his hands.

#10High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over fish in the reach in cooler in the back room. The cook put the chicken on the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#11Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed several suite cases blocking the hand sink next to the ice machine. Observed a pan of condiments blocking the sink at the cook line. The chef moved the pan. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

#13Intermediate16-08-4

Intermediate – Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed a large plastic container used to store raw chicken is too big for the triple sink and dish machine.

#14Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a clear liquid not labeled at the bar.

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of flour.

#3Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a plate of food and an open beverage on top of a reach in cooler behind the bar.

#4Basic10-14-5

Basic – Ice bucket not stored inverted between uses.

#5Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk-in cooler#2 and #3.

#7Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed a mold like substance on the wall next to dish machine.

#8Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles with different liquids not labeled at the bar.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:20 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
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.