Little Havana Restaurant in Deerfield Beach
Last inspected:
721 S Federal Hwy, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441Little Havana Restaurant in Deerfield Beach has accumulated 244 violations across 35 inspections since 2016, averaging 7 per visit. The restaurant has not been shut down but faced one disciplinary action resulting in a $200 fine. Recent inspection patterns show repeated administrative complaints in 2022 and 2023, with warnings issued in 2024 and 2025, followed by same-day callback compliance. The most frequently cited violations involve clean multi-use utensils, consumer advisories, and employee health reporting.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Little Havana Restaurant in Deerfield Beach: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
7
violations / inspection
7 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg
4.52
violations / inspection
4.52 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Broward County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Little Havana Restaurant in Deerfield Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023062204 | $200.00 | Oct 30, 2023 | Miami (Doral) |
Little Havana Restaurant in Deerfield Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections27 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections28 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Little Havana Restaurant in Deerfield Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Little Havana Restaurant in Deerfield Beach last inspected?
- Little Havana Restaurant in Deerfield Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Little Havana Restaurant in Deerfield Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Little Havana Restaurant in Deerfield Beach are: Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Little Havana Restaurant in Deerfield Beach had?
- Little Havana Restaurant in Deerfield Beach has had 35 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Little Havana Restaurant in Deerfield Beach find?
- Little Havana Restaurant in Deerfield Beach was most recently inspected on January 20, 2026 with 8 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Little Havana Restaurant in Deerfield Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Little Havana Restaurant in Deerfield Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Little Havana Restaurant in Deerfield Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Little Havana Restaurant in Deerfield Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Little Havana Restaurant in Deerfield Beach been fined?
- Little Havana Restaurant in Deerfield Beach has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
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