Little Havana Rest in North Miami
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12727 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami, FL 331812003Little Havana Rest in North Miami operates at more than double Florida's statewide violation average. Across 21 inspections from November 2022 through January 2026, the facility accumulated 175 violations, averaging 8.3 per inspection compared to the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been consistently cited, including improper cooking temperatures in 4 inspections, chemical storage failures in 8 inspections, employee health reporting violations in 2 inspections, and hand washing violations documented in at least one inspection. Consumer advisory violations—indicating failure to notify customers of potential health risks—appeared in nearly every inspection on record.
The most recent inspection on January 21, 2026 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition after 6 violations were identified. The facility has not been emergency-closed but has received a formal warning for the November 17, 2025 inspection, which documented 21 violations including employee health reporting issues, time-as-a-control-measure failures, and food contact surface problems. No disciplinary actions or stop-sale orders are documented in the available record.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Little Havana Rest in North Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Little Havana Rest in North Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 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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— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections30 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Little Havana Rest in North Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Little Havana Rest in North Miami last inspected?
- Little Havana Rest in North Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Little Havana Rest in North Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Little Havana Rest in North Miami are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Little Havana Rest in North Miami had?
- Little Havana Rest in North Miami has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Little Havana Rest in North Miami find?
- Little Havana Rest in North Miami was most recently inspected on April 27, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Little Havana Rest in North Miami ever been shut down?
- No, Little Havana Rest in North Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
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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.
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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