HAVANA 40
4421 SW 75 AVE UNIT 12
Miami, Florida, 33135
Little Havana
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/27/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice in ice machine at the front counter. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed reach in coolers located next to cook line with soiled gaskets.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles near prep station containing oil and sauces with no label.
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. As per operator, he has scheduled an appointment to do exam.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located in back prep area. Operator restocked. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease. Observed shelf underneath flat top grill soiled with old food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease. Observed shelf underneath flat top grill soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease. Observed shelf underneath flat top grill soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager, Armando employed more than 30 days. No proof of manager certificate. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Observed manager, Armando employed more than 30 days. No proof of manager certificate. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/16/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease. Observed shelf underneath flat top grill soiled with old food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease. Observed shelf underneath flat top grill soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
- 06-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature at 3 compartment sink. Cook turned on cool water over product. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature at 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager, Armando employed more than 30 days. No proof of manager certificate. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/25/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/16/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
10
Basic
2
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease. Observed shelf underneath flat top grill soiled with old food debris. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature at 3 compartment sink. Cook turned on cool water over product. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed food employee begin preparing pastries, no hand wash. Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed container of raw fish stored over cooked plantains, not commercially packaged at reach in freezer at preparation area. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by steam table at kitchen. Discussed with manager that hand sink must be accessible and steam table must be relocated. Warning
- 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed establishment utilizes chlorine for sanitizer, only pH test kit available. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at preparation room. Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added steam table at kitchen that is blocking hand sink. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employee Jonny employed more than 60 days, no proof of training. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed new employee, no proof of training or health agreement. Warning
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brush utilized as basting brush near 3 compartment sink. Warning
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Observed hand sink at preparation room not operable. Observed no running hot or cold water available when valves are open. As per manager, maintenance request has been submitted. Warning
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser not dispensing soap at hand sink at kitchen. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/16/2024 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 10 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 6/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Observed person in charge Dianna employed more than 30 days, no proof of manager certificate. Admin Complaint
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/17/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed near fryer at kitchen and near garbage can at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed near fryer at kitchen and near garbage can at front counter. **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/12/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/9/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
9
Basic
3
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled with food debris at preparation area. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed near fryer at kitchen and near garbage can at front counter. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen. Warning
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee began preparing breakfast burrito, no hand wash. Warning
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook creak raw shell egg and then handled bread at cook line. Warning
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Utensils containers. Observed employee washing and rinsing cooking utensils and storage containers, no sanitizer step. Coached employees on proper procedures for manual ware washing and provided ware washing handout via email to employee. Employees set up 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef patty stored over bread crumbs at preparation reach in cooler at cook line. Provided food storage hand out via email to cook. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed frying cheese (49F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at cook line. As per cook, since the previous day. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed frying cheese (49F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at cook line. As per cook, since the previous day. Observed black beans (72F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at preparation area. As per cook, for 2.5 hours. Cook placed product inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed preparation table and sandwich press stored in front of hand sink at kitchen. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic bucket stored inside hand sink at kitchen. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment offers eggs Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2024 revealed 18 total violations (6 high priority, 9 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/29/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. In prep room.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter Chest cooler: milk 44F, less than 4 hours, moved to colder unit at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans submitted and received. Plans are incomplete. Inspector forwarded deficiency letter to operator at time of inspection. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/29/2023 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/16/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed storage area converted into preparation area containing preparation table,sandwich press, rice cooker, slicer, reach-in cooler, and reach- freezer. No hand washing sink available. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: Observed storage area converted into preparation area containing preparation table,sandwich press, rice cooker, slicer, reach-in cooler, and reach- freezer. No hand washing sink available. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: Observed storage area converted into preparation area containing preparation table,sandwich press, rice cooker, slicer, reach-in cooler, and reach- freezer. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: As per manager, establishment is currently preparing plans for submission. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Observed storage area converted into preparation area containing preparation table,sandwich press, rice cooker, slicer, reach-in cooler, and reach- freezer. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/16/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/12/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of liquid margarine, mojo, and oil near cook line not identified by common food name. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: Observed squeeze bottles of liquid margarine, mojo, and oil near cook line. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of liquid margarine, mojo, and oil at cook line. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Observed squeeze bottles of liquid margarine, mojo, and oil near cook line not identified by common food name. **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed storage area converted into preparation area containing preparation table,sandwich press, rice cooker, slicer, reach-in cooler, and reach- freezer. No hand washing sink available. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: Observed storage area converted into preparation area containing preparation table,sandwich press, rice cooker, slicer, reach-in cooler, and reach- freezer. No hand washing sink available. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: Observed storage area converted into preparation area containing preparation table,sandwich press, rice cooker, slicer, reach-in cooler, and reach- freezer. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: As per manager, establishment is currently preparing plans for submission. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/12/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/11/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing at cook line. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen hood filter soiled with accumulated grease. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen hood filter soiled with accumulated grease. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: Observed kitchen hood filter soiled with accumulated grease. **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of liquid margarine, mojo, and oil near cook line not identified by common food name. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: Observed squeeze bottles of liquid margarine, mojo, and oil near cook line. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of liquid margarine, mojo, and oil at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed storage area converted into preparation area containing preparation table,sandwich press, rice cooker, slicer, reach-in cooler, and reach- freezer. No hand washing sink available. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: Observed storage area converted into preparation area containing preparation table,sandwich press, rice cooker, slicer, reach-in cooler, and reach- freezer. No hand washing sink available. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: Observed storage area converted into preparation area containing preparation table,sandwich press, rice cooker, slicer, reach-in cooler, and reach- freezer. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).