HAVANA 1957
1410 OCEAN DRIVE # CU 01, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139
License #2332284
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →HAVANA 1957 in MIAMI BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 87 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 5, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 19 total violations — 3 critical, 3 major, 13 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on February 5, 2026 included 2 critical violations, 1 major, and 6 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the end of the bar which contains milk.
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
- [21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler shelving, fan guards, door and gaskets soiled.
- [36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.Observed in the dry storage area.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (55F - Cold Holding)a at the bar. As per the bartender it has been there approximately 3 hours. The bartender moved the milk to another cooler.
- [12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at the front line and bar.
- [29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the bar.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board and soda gun nozzles soiled.
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HAVANA 1957 looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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