Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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HAVANA 1957

1410 OCEAN DRIVE # CU 01 · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 14, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3473583
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8784580
DBPR license2332284

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#10High Priority03D-01-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed pork skin (50F – Cooling) in the walk-in cooler. As per the chef it was cooked yesterday. The cook discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment or utensils, without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher handle dirty dishes and removed the clean one without washing his hands.

#12High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp over lemons at the cook line. The cook put the lemons on the top shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed pork skin (50F – Cooling) in the walk-in cooler. As per the chef it was cooked yesterday. The cook discarded it.

Stop Sale
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (71F – Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (71F – Cold Holding) in the kitchen. As per the cook it was put there approximately one hour ago. The cook put it in the refrigerator to cool down. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#15Intermediate22-02-4

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

#16Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The bartender brought soap. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 9

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar.

#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-34-5

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

#4Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed the ice buckets not inverted. The manager inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.

#6Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed several utensil in a water temperature of 121°F. on the steam table. The cook had an empty pan u dear the pan with the water and utensils. The cook removed the bottom pan to heat up the water. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled.

#9Basic25-27-4

Basic – Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar on the counter top. The manager put the straws behind the bar. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:12 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.