Havana
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
86
Score
Havana appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. On Nov 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average for West Palm Beach sits at 79, putting Havana on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. cut ham (51F - Cooling); cut pork (51F - Cooling); ham and cheese (65F - Cooling); cheese and pork (65F - Cooling); cheese (51F - Cooling) in sandwich cooler since 4 am. Cooling for over four hours. Food did not reach 41F within four hours. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (48F - Cold Holding) in sand which cooler. In unit over four hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live roaches under counter at hand sink near service window Operated killed and removed **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked pork in walk in cooler. Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of tomato paste One can of mushrooms In dry storage closet. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked plantain (122F - Hot Holding); chicken (119F - Hot Holding) in steam table. Out less than four hours. Reheated to 165F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. cut ham (51F - Cooling); cut pork (51F - Cooling); ham and cheese (65F - Cooling); cheese and pork (65F - Cooling); cheese (51F - Cooling) in sandwich cooler since 4 am. Cooling for over four hours. Food did not reach 41F within four hours. **Warning**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (48F - Cold Holding) in sand which cooler. In unit over four hours. milk (77F - Cold Holding) under counter at service window. Out less than Four hours. Placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under hand sink at front service window At busser station in dining room **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dish machine hand sink storing utensils **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in dry storage closet **Warning**
02D-01-5
27
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Exp. 12.1.23 License renewed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored behind cheese in make table on cook line. Cook reversed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw fish in reach in cooler at entrance to kitchen. Cook placed chicken on the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine 200+ in prep area. Cook set up fresh solution at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense sugar at front counter and potatoes on cook line. Operator removed both bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
52
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
29
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (52F - Cold Holding) at front service window. Milk out less than Four hours. Placed in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior to Reach in freezer on cook line unclean.
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink at front service window contains food debris. Hand sink in kitchen contains food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Printed on site. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
74
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Havana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Havana on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Havana?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Havana.
How does Havana compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Havana most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Havana's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Havana have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Havana 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Havana is inspected around three times per year on average.
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