Havana 1957
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
45
Score
Inspectors have visited Havana 1957 eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 26, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around nine violations each.
Looking across the full record, “clean glasses” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That's lower than the typical Miami Beach restaurant, which scores around 69. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook finish a task removed his gloves and put on clean gloves without washing his hands.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish over onions in the walk in cooler. The cook moved the onions.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of flour.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar. The manager chained it up. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. The manager put them on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed the mop in the bucket. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a glass bowl at the bar with sugar not labeled.
02D-01-5
45
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. The Chef cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a yellow liquid by the POS system unlabeled. The chef labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed the ice buckets not inverted. The chef inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several small holes in the wall above the triple sink.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives between a prep table and a reach in cooler. The manager removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the bar. The chef removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The chef hung the mop up over the service sink. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled throughout the kitchen. The chef labeled them. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar. The manager chained it up during the inspection.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
58
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
45
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dish washer load dirty dishes into the dish machine and then touched clean dishes.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Clean ice buckets not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The bartender inverted it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a stainless steel bowl with portioned fish defrosting in standing water. The cook poured out the water and put the pan in the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
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Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed beef patties and steaks over shrimp and fish at the cook line. The moved the beef to the bottom shelf and fish to the top shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the establishment is using chlorine sanitizer and has quaternary test strips.
16-32-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen entrance. The chef brought towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed by the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. The chef inverted the buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a glass container full of sugar at the bar.
02D-01-5
43
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed vegetation in the sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed by the walk-in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at the cook line. The chef inverted the plates. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The manager printed it. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in the ware washing area.
36-27-5
64
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment serves "ceviche" prepared using raw fish/snapper. Observed no parasite destruction letter regarding Halpern's Steak and Seafood, which is the supplier to restaurant establishment regarding their seafood. **Repeat Violation**
01D-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. None provided at the time of inspection. Emailed and printed employee reporting agreement form to Manager.
11-26-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored on top shelving above prep coolers not kept inverted or protected.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at kitchen prep coolers.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between ice bin and sink located behind bar counter.
10-17-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster located behind bar counter. **Repeat Violation**
29-17-4
64
Sep 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Havana 1957 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Havana 1957 on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Havana 1957?
Across the inspection record, “clean glasses” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Havana 1957.
How does Havana 1957 compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Havana 1957 most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Havana 1957's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Havana 1957 have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Havana 1957 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Havana 1957 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Havana 1957 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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