Havana Beach in Miami Beach
Last inspected:
740 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139Havana Beach in Miami Beach has accumulated 297 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 10.2 per visit. The facility was shut down once for roach activity. The most frequently cited violations involve consumer advisories, food contact surfaces, and improper ventilation. Recent inspections from 2023 onward show persistent high-priority violations, with the October 2025 inspection documenting four high-priority issues despite nine years of regulatory oversight.
Most recent closure: May 3, 2016 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Havana Beach in Miami Beach: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
10.2
violations / inspection
10.2 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 Beach in Miami Beach: Emergency Closure History (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Roach activity | 09:50:00 |
Havana Beach in Miami Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 3 inspections34 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections30 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection16 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections23 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections30 violations · 21 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 5 inspections28 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 5 inspections43 violations · 30 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Havana Beach in Miami Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Havana Beach in Miami Beach last inspected?
- Havana Beach in Miami Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 27, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Havana Beach in Miami Beach last shut down?
- Havana Beach in Miami Beach was last shut down on May 3, 2016 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 Beach in Miami Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Havana Beach in Miami Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Havana Beach in Miami Beach had?
- Havana Beach in Miami Beach has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Havana Beach in Miami Beach find?
- Havana Beach in Miami Beach was most recently inspected on October 27, 2025 with 19 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Havana Beach in Miami Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, Havana Beach in Miami Beach has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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.
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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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