Havana 1957

1446 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 · Permanent Food Service · License 2324998

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 79 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 6, 2026 (5 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority · no follow-up needed · 10 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 6 routine inspection
3 high priority (no follow-up needed), 1 intermediate, 7 basic (2 repeats)
-21
Safety score79

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Oct62026

Routine inspection

11 violations found

First visitOct 6, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
11 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 7 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  Observed the cook wash his hands for approximately 8 seconds.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
  Observed by te hand washing sink in the kitchen.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
  Observed 6 fruit flies at the bar.
Intermediate1
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Basic7
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
  Observed chicken on a shelf on the ground in the walk in freezer.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  Observed in a container of marinated chicken. The chef removed it.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  Repeat violation
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  Observed at the bar.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  Observed at the bar.
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  Observed throughout the cook line.
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Vacuum breaker, backflow: Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.
Wet nesting: Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.