Havana 40
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
43
Score
Havana 40 has been inspected 17 times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 6, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Manager or person in charge lacking proof” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Havana 40 on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
17
Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored inside non food grade containers inside reach in cooler located in prep area.
14-15-4
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen dishes located inside hand wash sink by three compartment sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
53B-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.
11-26-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of seasonings and squeeze bottles not labeled next to cook line.
02D-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with soiled interior.
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at the cook line. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with soiled gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under yellow cutting board at prep table.
21-04-4
43
Oct 27, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand wash sink located in kitchen leaking water from pipe underneath. Operator tightened loose pipe. **Corrected On-Site**
29-08-4
95
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired October 1, 2025.
50-17-3
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed gallon of cooking oil on floor near hand washing sink. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer located in kitchen prep area with soiled interior. Operator wiped down. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear squeeze bottles containing oil and mojo seasoning with no label located across the cook line. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Jun 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. As per operator, he has scheduled an appointment to do exam. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: Observed no certificate. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located in back prep area. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located in back prep area. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed reach in coolers located next to cook line with soiled gaskets. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed reach in coolers located next to cook line with soiled gaskets. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles near prep station containing oil and sauces with no label. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: Observed squeeze bottles near prep station containing oil and sauces with no label. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
74
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. As per operator, he has scheduled an appointment to do exam.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located in back prep area. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice in ice machine at the front counter. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed reach in coolers located next to cook line with soiled gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles near prep station containing oil and sauces with no label.
02D-01-5
70
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager, Armando employed more than 30 days. No proof of manager certificate. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Observed manager, Armando employed more than 30 days. No proof of manager certificate. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease. Observed shelf underneath flat top grill soiled with old food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease. Observed shelf underneath flat top grill soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease. Observed shelf underneath flat top grill soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager, Armando employed more than 30 days. No proof of manager certificate. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease. Observed shelf underneath flat top grill soiled with old food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease. Observed shelf underneath flat top grill soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature at 3 compartment sink. Cook turned on cool water over product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature at 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
06-01-5
82
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 10 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed food employee begin preparing pastries, no hand wash. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed container of raw fish stored over cooked plantains, not commercially packaged at reach in freezer at preparation area. **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at preparation room. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by steam table at kitchen. Discussed with manager that hand sink must be accessible and steam table must be relocated. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed establishment utilizes chlorine for sanitizer, only pH test kit available. **Warning**
16-32-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added steam table at kitchen that is blocking hand sink. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. Observed food employee Jonny employed more than 60 days, no proof of training. **Warning**
53B-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. Observed new employee, no proof of training or health agreement. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brush utilized as basting brush near 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
14-14-4
Intermediate - Observed hand sink at preparation room not operable. Observed no running hot or cold water available when valves are open. As per manager, maintenance request has been submitted. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser not dispensing soap at hand sink at kitchen. **Warning**
31B-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature at 3 compartment sink. Cook turned on cool water over product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease. Observed shelf underneath flat top grill soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
25
Jun 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Observed person in charge Dianna employed more than 30 days, no proof of manager certificate. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
82
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed near fryer at kitchen and near garbage can at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed near fryer at kitchen and near garbage can at front counter. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
78
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 9 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef patty stored over bread crumbs at preparation reach in cooler at cook line. Provided food storage hand out via email to cook. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Utensils containers. Observed employee washing and rinsing cooking utensils and storage containers, no sanitizer step. Coached employees on proper procedures for manual ware washing and provided ware washing handout via email to employee. Employees set up 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook creak raw shell egg and then handled bread at cook line. **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed frying cheese (49F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at cook line. As per cook, since the previous day. Observed black beans (72F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at preparation area. As per cook, for 2.5 hours. Cook placed product inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee began preparing breakfast burrito, no hand wash. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed frying cheese (49F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at cook line. As per cook, since the previous day. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed preparation table and sandwich press stored in front of hand sink at kitchen. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic bucket stored inside hand sink at kitchen. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
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 - 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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment offers eggs **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed near fryer at kitchen and near garbage can at front counter. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled with food debris at preparation area. **Warning**
23-24-4
14
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter Chest cooler: milk 44F, less than 4 hours, moved to colder unit at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans submitted and received. Plans are incomplete. Inspector forwarded deficiency letter to operator at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
51-16-7
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. In prep room.
29-20-5
74
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed storage area converted into preparation area containing preparation table,sandwich press, rice cooker, slicer, reach-in cooler, and reach- freezer. No hand washing sink available. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: Observed storage area converted into preparation area containing preparation table,sandwich press, rice cooker, slicer, reach-in cooler, and reach- freezer. No hand washing sink available. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: Observed storage area converted into preparation area containing preparation table,sandwich press, rice cooker, slicer, reach-in cooler, and reach- freezer. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: As per manager, establishment is currently preparing plans for submission. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Observed storage area converted into preparation area containing preparation table,sandwich press, rice cooker, slicer, reach-in cooler, and reach- freezer. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed storage area converted into preparation area containing preparation table,sandwich press, rice cooker, slicer, reach-in cooler, and reach- freezer. No hand washing sink available. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: Observed storage area converted into preparation area containing preparation table,sandwich press, rice cooker, slicer, reach-in cooler, and reach- freezer. No hand washing sink available. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: Observed storage area converted into preparation area containing preparation table,sandwich press, rice cooker, slicer, reach-in cooler, and reach- freezer. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: As per manager, establishment is currently preparing plans for submission. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of liquid margarine, mojo, and oil near cook line not identified by common food name. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: Observed squeeze bottles of liquid margarine, mojo, and oil near cook line. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of liquid margarine, mojo, and oil at cook line. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Observed squeeze bottles of liquid margarine, mojo, and oil near cook line not identified by common food name. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
86
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed storage area converted into preparation area containing preparation table,sandwich press, rice cooker, slicer, reach-in cooler, and reach- freezer. No hand washing sink available. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: Observed storage area converted into preparation area containing preparation table,sandwich press, rice cooker, slicer, reach-in cooler, and reach- freezer. No hand washing sink available. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: Observed storage area converted into preparation area containing preparation table,sandwich press, rice cooker, slicer, reach-in cooler, and reach- freezer. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of liquid margarine, mojo, and oil near cook line not identified by common food name. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: Observed squeeze bottles of liquid margarine, mojo, and oil near cook line. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of liquid margarine, mojo, and oil at cook line. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen hood filter soiled with accumulated grease. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen hood filter soiled with accumulated grease. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: Observed kitchen hood filter soiled with accumulated grease. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing at cook line. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Time Extended**
38-07-4
78
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed storage area converted into preparation area containing preparation table,sandwich press, rice cooker, slicer, reach-in cooler, and reach- freezer. No hand washing sink available. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed storage area converted into preparation area containing preparation table,sandwich press, rice cooker, slicer, reach-in cooler, and reach- freezer. No hand washing sink available. **Time Extended**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed storage area converted into preparation area containing preparation table,sandwich press, rice cooker, slicer, reach-in cooler, and reach- freezer. No hand washing sink available. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: Observed storage area converted into preparation area containing preparation table,sandwich press, rice cooker, slicer, reach-in cooler, and reach- freezer. No hand washing sink available. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing at cook line. **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen hood filter soiled with accumulated grease. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen hood filter soiled with accumulated grease. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach in freezer handle in disrepair at preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: Reach in freezer handle in disrepair at preparation area. **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of liquid margarine, mojo, and oil near cook line not identified by common food name. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: Observed squeeze bottles of liquid margarine, mojo, and oil near cook line. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
61
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Black beans (114F - Hot Holding). As per employee, hot holding approximately 15 minutes. Employee reheated beans to 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw pork. (71F - Cold Holding) at reach-in cooler at preparation area. As per employee, less than two hours. Employee placed beef in freezer for rapid cooling. Observed Butter (83F - Cold Holding) As per employee, approximately 30 minutes. Discussed time as a public health control with employee and provided written plan. Employee time marked butter. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked pork at reach in cooler near cook line. Chef arranged stored food according to cooking temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored in non food grade bag at reach in freezer at preparation area.
14-31-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee began preparing sandwich, no hand wash.
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed storage area converted into preparation area containing preparation table,sandwich press, rice cooker, slicer, reach-in cooler, and reach- freezer. No hand washing sink available.
31A-07-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed storage area converted into preparation area containing preparation table,sandwich press, rice cooker, slicer, reach-in cooler, and reach- freezer. No hand washing sink available.
51-16-7
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed utensils not stored inverted at 3 compartment sink area.
24-05-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic crates of mangoes not stored 6 inches off the floor at entrance to kitchen and box of frying oil not stored 6 inches off floor underneath 3 compartment sink at kitchen.
08B-47-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing at cook line.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen hood filter soiled with accumulated grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open beverage container inside reach in cooler at front counter. Employee removed beverage container. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach in freezer handle in disrepair at preparation area.
14-36-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of liquid margarine, mojo, and oil near cook line not identified by common food name.
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Havana 40 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Havana 40 on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Havana 40?
Across the inspection record, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Havana 40.
How does Havana 40 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Havana 40 most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Havana 40's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Havana 40 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Havana 40 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 40 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Havana 40 is inspected around six times per year on average.
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