HAVANA 1957
819 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/7/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
11
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar. Repeat Violation
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the preparation area and storage area. Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed by the hood system. Repeat Violation
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed the rack used for storing dishes is rusted.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed in the preparation room and next to the chips up front.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. Observed at the drink station. The manager inverted the buckets. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed the shield missing in the dry storage area.
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed at the corner of the hood.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in the upright refrigerator in the dry storage room.
- 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 dishwasher with gloves n touch dirty dishes and then touched clean dishes with same gloves.
- 12A-05-4:High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the bar tender drink from a plastic cup and continued to make drinks without washing his hands.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp and lobster over lemons in the drawer reach in cooler at the cook line. The cook removed the lemons and put them in another cooler.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 8/14/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
16
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar.
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed by the hood filter system.
- 24-05-4: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
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 10-07-4: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**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled.
- 25-27-4: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
- 03D-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
- 12A-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.
- 08A-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
- 01B-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.
- 03A-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**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled at the bar.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The bartender brought soap. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/14/2024 revealed 16 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 2/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
10
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a cont of flour. The manager removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cellphone on a towel on a meat slicer. The manager removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at the kitchen entrance. The manager inverted and put the ice buckets on a shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine. The manager moved it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo containers stored on the floor in the dry storage room.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic containers not labeled in the preparation room. Repeat Violation
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/16/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 7/11/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
14
Total
19
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar. Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the ware washing area.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at the cook line. The chef instructed and covered the plates. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in front of the walk-in cooler.
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at the kitchen entrance. The manager moved the buckets. Corrected On-Site
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar. The manager moved the handle. Corrected On-Site
- 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 in a container of rice. The manager moved the handle. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed throughout the kitchen. The manager removed the towels. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooling gaskets soiled.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo containers on the floor in the dry storage area.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at the cook line. The chef labeled the bottles. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Repeat Violation
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at the hand washing sink at the cook line. The manager labeled the spray bottles. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2023 revealed 19 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 14 basic).
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Phone: (305) 503-3828
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
(7,807 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday:12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday:12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thursday:12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Friday:12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Saturday:12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Sunday:12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
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Serves Beer
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Breakfast
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Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025