Havana in Miami Beach

Last inspected:

819 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Overview

Havana 1957 in Miami Beach has been emergency-closed once, on October 6, 2015, for roach activity. Across 22 inspections between 2015 and February 2026, the facility accumulated 202 violations, averaging 9.2 violations per inspection — more than 75% above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent, appearing in 16 of the last 8 inspections and clustering around employee health policy (cited in 5 of the last 8 inspections), proper hand and arm washing (4 inspections), food contact surfaces (7 inspections), approved food sources (5 inspections), and time-based temperature control (3 inspections). The facility also received two disciplinary actions totaling $1,100 in fines. Fire safety violations documenting blocked marked exits were cited in March 2018. The most recent inspection on February 26, 2026, documented 30 violations (including 2 high-priority) with a disposition of Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

Most recent closure: October 6, 2015 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

22Inspections
202Violations
1Closures
2Fire
$1,100in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Havana in Miami Beach: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 9.2 violations / inspection 9.2 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)

Emergency closure history for Havana 1957 in Miami Beach
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 15:17:00

Havana in Miami Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $1,100.00

Disciplinary action history for Havana 1957 in Miami Beach
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
1--2015044195 $800.00 Oct 6, 2015 Miami (Doral)
1--2015026321 $300.00 Jun 15, 2015 Miami (Doral)

Havana in Miami Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Call Back - Complied

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back door - From follow-up inspection 2018-03-20: **Time Extended**

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back door

Havana in Miami Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)

— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections19 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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 February 26, 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 October 6, 2015 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, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Havana in Miami Beach had?
Havana 1957 in Miami Beach has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.2 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 February 26, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 2 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 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.
Has Havana in Miami Beach had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Havana 1957 in Miami Beach has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Havana in Miami Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Havana 1957 in Miami Beach has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,100.00 in fines.
How much has Havana in Miami Beach been fined?
Havana 1957 in Miami Beach has been fined a total of $1,100.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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