Havana Wheels

9610 Sw 8 St, Miami, FL 33174
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 24, 2025
43
Score
High Risk

Havana Wheels has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Havana Wheels was last inspected on Sep 24, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to nine violations per visit.

By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Havana Wheels on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

2
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ham inside thank you bag at reach on freezer. Operator removed it from thank you bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed under prep table. Operator moved shell eggs to reach on cooler. As per operator less than two hours. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Diced Onion (47F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler. As per operator for less than 1 hour. Operator removed lid to cool down faster. Observed Sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler. As per operator for less than 1 hour. Operator removed lid to cool down faster. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic scoop inside handwash sink. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed white and brown sugar containers with no label at prep table. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside brown sugar container. Operator discarded product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Commissary operator not verifying mobile food dispensing vehicle license. Operator is operating at 19900 SW 176th St, MiamiFL 33187. **Warning**
51-20-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles on the floor under prep table. Operator stored it 6 inches above the floor under prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
43
Jun 3, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Havana Wheels last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Havana Wheels on file is from Sep 24, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Havana Wheels compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Havana Wheels most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Havana Wheels' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Havana Wheels have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Havana Wheels 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.