HAVANA 1957
940 Ocean Drive
Miami, Florida, 33139
South Beach
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/17/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
10
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 4 snapper fillets with an internal temperature of 41°F. still in the vacuum in the reach in cooler at the back of the kitchen.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed the grout very low on the tiles by the dish machine.
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. The bartender out out on a shelf inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoops handle touching flour in the plastic container by the kitchen entrance. I cook removed it and had it washed. **Corrected On-Site**
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed throughout the kitchen. The chef removed the towels.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a fan on a shelf above a prep table guard soiled.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed a cook touch her face and continue to prep dishes.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over olive oil in the reach in cooler at the back of the kitchen.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 4 snapper fillets with an internal temperature of 41°F. still in the vacuum in the reach in cooler at the back of the kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/17/2025 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 3/6/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and tiles soiled throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/6/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/24/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of flour.
- 12B-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.
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted between uses.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk-in cooler#2 and #3.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed a mold like substance on the wall next to dish machine.
- 02D-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.
- 12A-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.
- 08A-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**
- 31A-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**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 16-08-4: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.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a clear liquid not labeled at the bar.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/24/2024 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).