Havana Beach

740 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139 · Permanent Food Service · License 2321975

Official report

out of 100

Grade D

Safety score 64 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 23, 2026 (2 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45°F or less.High priority · no follow-up needed · 22 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 23 routine inspection
2 high priority (no follow-up needed), 6 intermediate (1 repeat), 15 basic (8 repeats); intermediate violations cost 18 at most; basic violations cost 12 at most
-36
Safety score64

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 2 visits

Latest inspection

Oct232026

Routine inspection

23 violations found

First visitOct 23, 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.
23 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 6 Intermediate
- 15 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45°F or less.
  Observed raw shell eggs stored on counter next to steam table at kitchen area at an ambient temperature.
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
  Observed employee of kitchen, place on gloves without washing hands prior to doing so.
Intermediate6
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  Observed multiple cooked items at walk in cooler missing production date, as per employee items were made within the last 72 hours.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Observed table slicer at kitchen area, soiled with food debris.
  Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
  Observed shelves at dry storage area with surface rust where spices oils and other food items are held.
  Repeat violation
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Observed at handwashing sink at kitchen area with a plastic squeeze bottle in it.
  No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  Observed at handwashing sink at kitchen area without paper towels provided
  No soap provided at handwash sink.
  Observed at handwashing sink at kitchen area without soap provided.
Basic15
- Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
  Observed on prep table next to warewashing area calamari thawing at ambient temperature.
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  Observed cases of raw shell eggs stored on the floor at walk in cooler. Observed at walk-in freezer cases and bacon, raw beef stored on the floor.
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  Observed a cook line tongs stored on oven handles
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  Observed cutting board and cook line with deep marks and not easily cleaned.
  Repeat violation
  Equipment in poor repair.
  Observed gaskets at multiple reach in coolers at kitchen area, torn, and in poor condition.
  Repeat violation
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  Observed exterior of dishwasher soiled with debris.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler/Walk-in cooler/Walk-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Observed shelves at standing RIC soiled with debris. Observed shelves at walk-in cooler, soiled with food, debris, and mold like substance.
  Repeat violation
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed gaskets at multiple reach in coolers at kitchen area, soiled with food debris. Observed gasket at walk-in cooler soiled with debris.
  Repeat violation
- Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
  Observed at dry storage area, single use to go containers and disposable to go plastic cutlery stored on the floor.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  Observed standing water in standing RIC at kitchen area.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  Observed at handwashing sink at kitchen area without handwashing sign.
- Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  Observed customer employee restroom door, unable to close on its own.
  Repeat violation
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  Repeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  Observed wall next to dishwasher at warewashing area soiled with mildew like substance and food debris. Observed walls at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
  Repeat violation
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  Observed a dry storage area, three unsecured CO tanks.
  Repeat violation
Reporting only1
- Code 45, Fire extinguishing equipment: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone.
  For reporting purposes only. Observed a red fire extinguisher on wall next to cook line in the recharge zone.
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Oct232026Follow-up to an earlier routine inspectionFirst visit not on file · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up

Follow-up visitOct 23, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
22 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 3 Intermediate
- 19 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate3
- Code 11, Employee health: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
  More time given
  At the first visitRepeat violation
  Provided via email to operator.
  Follow-up, May 26, 2026More time given
  Did not see posted at ye time of inspection.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
  More time given
  At the first visit
  Observed accumulation of rust on the shelves holding food items in the back storage area.
  Follow-up, May 26, 2026More time given
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  More time given
  At the first visitRepeat violation
  A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed no manager present with 6 employees currently working in the establishment. Manager was able to arrive prior to inspection closing.
  Follow-up, May 26, 2026More time given
Basic19
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  More time given
  At the first visit
  Observed no labels on containers containing dry items, in the dry storage area. Also observed food pans in the stove with dry items not identified by a label.
  Follow-up, May 26, 2026More time given
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  More time given
  Follow-up, May 26, 2026More time given
  Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the kitchen prep counters.
  Equipment in poor repair.
  More time given
  At the first visit
  Observed broken door gaskets of reach in coolers in the kitchen area.
  Follow-up, May 26, 2026More time given
  Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  More time given
  At the first visit
  Observed inside walk in cooler and freezer.
  Follow-up, May 26, 2026More time given
  Observed rusted pitting on shelves inside walk in cooler and freezer.
  Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  More time given
  At the first visit
  Observe for all under counter reach in coolers, and upright RIC used for fruit in the kitchen area.
  Follow-up, May 26, 2026More time given
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  More time given
  At the first visit
  Observed for ice chest in kitchen.
  Follow-up, May 26, 2026Administrative complaint
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  More time given
  At the first visit
  Observed soiled with accumulation black grime along the frame.
  Follow-up, May 26, 2026Administrative complaint
  Observed warewashing machine soiled with accumulation black grime along the frame.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  More time given
  At the first visit
  Observed soiled the interior and exterior of the microwave.
  Follow-up, May 26, 2026Administrative complaint
  Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  More time given
  At the first visit
  Observed for reach in coolers in the kitchen.
  Follow-up, May 26, 2026Administrative complaint
  Observed soiled for reach in coolers in the kitchen.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  More time given
  At the first visit
  Observed soiled door gaskets of walk in cooler, all reach in coolers in the kitchen, fans and vent in the kitchen area including one above prep table.
  Follow-up, May 26, 2026Administrative complaint
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  More time given
  At the first visit
  Observed on shelves in warewashing area.
  Follow-up, May 26, 2026More time given
  Observed wet nesting on shelves in warewashing area.
- Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  More time given
  At the first visit
  Observed for customer and employee bathroom in the restaurant.
  Follow-up, May 26, 2026More time given
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  More time given
  Follow-up, May 26, 2026More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  More time given
  At the first visit
  Observed broken tiles in food prep, kitchen warewashing area.
  Follow-up, May 26, 2026More time given
  Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  More time given
  At the first visitRepeat violation
  Observed soiled walls behind shelves housing clean food in equipment in warewashing area and around kitchen area near hws.
  Follow-up, May 26, 2026Administrative complaint
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  More time given
  At the first visitRepeat violation
  Observed in warewashing, prep, kitchen area.
  Follow-up, May 26, 2026More time given
  Observed soiled in warewashing, prep, kitchen area.
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  More time given
  At the first visit
  Observed three unsecured in dry storage area.
  Follow-up, May 26, 2026More time given
  Observed three unsecured tanks in dry storage area.
  No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  More time given
  At the first visitRepeat violation
  Provided via email to operator.
  Follow-up, May 26, 2026More time given
  Did not see posted at the time of inspection.
  No copy of latest inspection report available.
  More time given
  At the first visit
  Explained to operator require to be available upon customer request.
  Follow-up, May 26, 2026More time given
  Did not see posted at the time of inspection.
Reporting only1
- Code 45, Fire extinguishing equipment: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone.
  More time given
  At the first visit
  For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher located at staircase to kitchen.
  Follow-up, May 26, 2026More time given
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

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Wet nesting: Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.
Ambient temperature: The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.