Havana 1957
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
82
Score
Havana 1957 has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 20, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average for Pembroke Pines sits at 79, putting Havana 1957 on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
74
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar area. handle inside ice, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink , food debris inside. Employee cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. One mop stored on floor and one inside yellow bucket . Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
86
Nov 7, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Nov 5, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Observed: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Service area, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
10-08-5
Basic - Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop on floor, employee removed and stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
42-01-4
90
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (91F - Hot Holding), per employee food hot held less than 2 hours, employee placed on time procedures, dated label. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles containing sanitizer for tables. One around bar area, other on expo station, employee labeled both bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Employee provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Prep station- sink, sponge inside sink, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Storage rack of food containers, bull up of rust and soil, in dish ware area.
24-06-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Service area, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor, in front of dishwasher machine, employee removed to be wash and sanitize **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
50
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. steak garlic and oil mix sauce (67F - Cold Holding); cilantro sauce (65F - Cold Holding), observed food on ambient temperature per employee sauces held less than 4 hours. Employee moved to walk in cooler for a quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Flip top in cook line, employees placed on separate container and mark food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. One box of Manteca blocks, employee moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
78
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm) **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar area- bottle containing sanitizer, employee labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -mop sink **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Spoon stored inside dirty container, Employee removed to be wash, clean and sanitize **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee removed watch **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee placed a hat **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.soup cups on piles, stacked wet. Cleaning utensils- storage rack in dish ware room. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -storage area -in front of walk in freezer Build up of soiled and wet cardboard **Warning**
36-73-4
45
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
74
Dec 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. December 1, 2022
50-17-2
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. RIF- bag of pieces of raw salmon over box of croquettes. Employee moved salmon under RTE food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar area- two bottles containing clear solution. Employee labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Poster provided **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer testing strips
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line, employee provided
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area, employee provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cook line HWS faucets of cold/hot water are not shutting off .
29-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin- next to bar area. Employee cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line- two units
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee removed watch and bracelet **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Havana 1957 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Havana 1957 on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Havana 1957?
Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Havana 1957.
How does Havana 1957 compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
Havana 1957 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has Havana 1957's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Havana 1957 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Havana 1957 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Havana 1957 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Havana 1957 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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