OLD'S HAVANA
1442 SW 8 ST, MIAMI, FL 33135
License #2332919
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →OLD'S HAVANA in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84.1 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 12, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 22 total violations — 5 critical, 5 major, 12 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on May 12, 2026 included 1 critical violation, 1 major, and 5 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in coolers inside the main kitchen.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in the sandwich station on the flip top reach in cooler and clean cutting boards on a rack in the kitchen.
- [36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Ware wash area.
- [51-15-4] Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Operator provided the temp certificate for occupancy load, patio 50 and inside 40 awaiting city of Miami to give permanent. Operator Provided completed copy of seating evaluation.awaiting city.
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Sandwich station: raw fish store above flan and other desserts. Discuss with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food observed employee move the raw fish to another cooler
- [55-01-4] Establishment charging signature cocktails, premium rums, and spirits without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Observed the receipt provided by the complainant, $13.95 for the drinks ordered. The charged prices that did not match the menu. The menu listed cocktails such as Cuba Libre and Mojito at $13.95, but the receipt showed separate liquor charges plus additional cocktail Santa Teresa 1796 $15.00 +3 dollars for CubaLibre, Santa Teresa 1796 mojito $15 +3 dollars, and casamigos silver margaritas $18 + $2 which made the final prices higher than the menu price. These extra charges/ up charged for premium drinks were never disclosed on the charge, or other additional cocktail fee on the menu. As per operator, the cashiers, bartenders, and wait staff is responsible for informing the customers of the price of charge. Establishment made signs to add to the menu and post it throughout the establishment by the bar and by the tables, and on some tables a note on our specialty selections for Cuban cuisine bar at Old Havana we take pride in our handcraft signature cocktails and our curated selection of premium rums and spirits. Please be advised that these items are priced separately from our standard menu and may carry an additional charge. Our staff will be delighted to share specific pricing for any selection. Please do not hesitate to ask before ordering the sign is an English and Spanish.
- [52-11-4] Drinks offered in a way that misleads/misinforms the consumer. Establishment charging signature cocktails, premium rums, and spirits without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Observed the receipt provided by the complainant, $13.95 for the drinks ordered. The charged prices that did not match the menu. The menu listed cocktails such as Cuba Libre and Mojito at $13.95, but the receipt showed separate liquor charges plus additional cocktail Santa Teresa 1796 $15.00 +3 dollars for CubaLibre, Santa Teresa 1796 mojito $15 +3 dollars, and casamigos silver margaritas $18 + $2 which made the final prices higher than the menu price. These extra charges/ up charged for premium drinks were never disclosed on the charge, or other additional cocktail fee on the menu. As per operator, the cashiers, bartenders, and wait staff is responsible for informing the customers of the price of charge. As per operator, the cashiers, bartenders, and wait staff is responsible for informing the customers of the price of charge. Establishment made signs to add to the menu and post it throughout the establishment by the bar and by the tables, and on some tables a note on our specialty selections for Cuban cuisine bar at Old Havana we take pride in our handcraft signature cocktails and our curated selection of premium rums and spirits. Please be advised that these items are priced separately from our standard menu and may carry an additional charge. Our staff will be delighted to share specific pricing for any selection- please do not hesitate to ask before ordering.
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