How many health inspections has HAVANA 40 had?

HAVANA 40 has had 28 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has HAVANA 40 ever been shut down?

No, HAVANA 40 has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at HAVANA 40?

The most frequently cited violations at HAVANA 40 are: Clean multi-use utensils, Chemical properly stored, Proper hand/arm washing.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?

CHEMICAL POISONING: Improperly stored chemicals near food can cause acute poisoning through contamination, mislabeling, or accidental use. Sanitizer concentrate causes chemical burns to mouth and esophagus. Pesticides cause neurological damage. Degreaser ingestion requires emergency treatment. Cross-contamination from chemical storage areas can affect all food in facility. Store ALL chemicals: below food and food contact surfaces, in original labeled containers, separated from food storage areas, in designated chemical storage area. Never store chemicals in food containers. Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals. Train employees on proper chemical handling, storage, and emergency procedures.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

HAVANA 40

4421 SW 75 AVE UNIT 12, Miami, FL 33155

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: EL GUAJIRO DE TORRIENT CORP · License: SEA2319089

HAVANA 40 in Miami, FL has 28 inspections on record with 234 total violations (8.4 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

28Inspections

234Violations

0Closures

Data current as of June 26, 2025

Inspection History (28)

Jun 26, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Feb 27, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 16, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 25, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 16, 2024 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 17, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 9, 2024 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 29, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Oct 16, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Sep 12, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jul 11, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jun 15, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jun 14, 2023 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Mar 8, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 12, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 28, 2021 — Routine - Food· 19 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 8, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jul 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

Mar 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Nov 7, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 3, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 10, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 24, 2018 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 16, 2018 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Feb 14, 2018 — Routine - Food· 30 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

May 3, 2017 — Routine - Food· 20 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 26, 2016 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 18 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

How Does This Facility Compare?

HAVANA 40 has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Miami-Dade County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 8.4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has HAVANA 40 had?: HAVANA 40 has had 28 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has HAVANA 40 ever been shut down?: No, HAVANA 40 has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at HAVANA 40?: The most frequently cited violations at HAVANA 40 are: Clean multi-use utensils, Chemical properly stored, Proper hand/arm washing.

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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.

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