Old Havana Nights
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Old Havana Nights has 11 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 29, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.
Across the inspection history, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Old Havana Nights' 74 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
74
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
90
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
35
Mar 12, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed skillet pan soiled with food debris on clean equipment storage rack at kitchen.
22-02-4
90
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic oil (85F - Hot Holding) Observed on top of oven. Per operator, left out of temperature control for two days. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic oil (85F - Hot Holding) Observed on top of oven. Per operator, left out of temperature control for two days. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots and pans not inverted at clean dish rack. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
70
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler, beans and rice (48F - Cold Holding) Operator stated product held overnight. See stop sale At cook line flip top cooler flip top cooler; cheese (44F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding)@ 11:15 Operator stated items held for 1 hour prior. Advised operator to place items into freezer to get products to 41F. Rechecked items, all items 41F or below. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. At reach in cooler, beans and rice (48F - Cold Holding) Operator stated product held overnight. See stop sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At reach in freezer, food stored in Thank You bags. Advised operator to use food grade storage bags. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At cook line, stainless steel cleaner stored on shelf with spices. Operator removed cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
55
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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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. 00ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sinkon cook line had container of utensils in basin. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on shelf with spices **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and bowls on dry rack not inverted
24-05-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
61
Feb 15, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Kitchen
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Corrective action taken/Operator posted consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/Sugar/storage area.
02D-01-5
78
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 125 degrees, beef/chicken empanadas/frontline/corrective action taken/operator raised temperature at hot hold unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Hamburgers/reach in freezer/corrective action taken/operator covered foods. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-12-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Prep cooler/kitchen/corrective action taken/operator installed new thermometer. **Corrective Action Taken**
05-09-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Old Havana Nights last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Old Havana Nights on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Old Havana Nights?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Old Havana Nights.
How does Old Havana Nights compare to other restaurants in Stuart?
Old Havana Nights most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Stuart average of 81.
Has Old Havana Nights' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Old Havana Nights have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Old Havana Nights means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Old Havana Nights inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Old Havana Nights is inspected around three times per year on average.
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