Havana in Miami Beach
Last inspected:
1446 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139Havana 1957 in Miami Beach has accumulated 214 violations across 34 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.3 per visit. The restaurant was shut down once for roach activity in 2022. The facility has faced one disciplinary action totaling $400 in fines. Top recurring violations involve food contact surfaces, premises cleanliness, and proper hand and arm washing. Recent inspections from October 2025 show a spike to four high-priority violations in a single visit.
Most recent closure: March 18, 2022 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Havana in Miami Beach: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
6.3
violations / inspection
6.3 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.7
violations / inspection
6.7 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
Havana in Miami Beach: Emergency Closure History (1)
Havana in Miami Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022014700 | $400.00 | Mar 18, 2022 | Miami (Doral) |
Havana in Miami Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections29 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 9 inspections30 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections33 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Havana in Miami Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Havana in Miami Beach last inspected?
- Havana 1957 in Miami Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Havana in Miami Beach last shut down?
- Havana 1957 in Miami Beach was last shut down on March 18, 2022 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Havana in Miami Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Havana 1957 in Miami Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Premises clean.
- How many health inspections has Havana in Miami Beach had?
- Havana 1957 in Miami Beach has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Havana in Miami Beach find?
- Havana 1957 in Miami Beach was most recently inspected on January 29, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Havana in Miami Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, Havana 1957 in Miami Beach has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Havana in Miami Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Havana 1957 in Miami Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Havana in Miami Beach been fined?
- Havana 1957 in Miami Beach has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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