Pembroke Pines, Broward County

HAVANA 1957

14571 SW 5 ST, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
Mar 20, 2026
City
Pembroke Pines
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03B-01-6

Detail 24457999

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line , fresh garlic in oil (89F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (96F - Hot Holding). Per operator items were out of temperature for less than 4 hours. Advised operator to reheat items on stove . Operator placed items on stove to reheat. Chicken 180F. Garlic in oil 187F. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 24457998

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Inside walk in freezer .

Sep 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

35A-02-7

Detail 24079286

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found . Observed 3 flying insects on bar area, behind garbage can. Employee killed flies,cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24079287

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold substance. Large ice machine, in service area. Employee cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 24079289

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Service area, employee removed. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 24079288

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand wash sink in bar area.

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

10-08-5

Detail 23489728

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar area. handle inside ice, employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23489726

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

42-01-4

Detail 23489727

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

Nov 7, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

10-08-5

Detail 23932901

Basic - Observed: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Service area, employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Priority: Basic

42-01-4

Detail 23932902

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

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 8

03B-01-6

Detail 23097131

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

31A-11-4

Detail 23097132

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Prep station- sink, sponge inside sink, employee removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23097135

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23097130

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Employee provided Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23097133

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

24-06-4

Detail 23097129

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.

10-08-5

Detail 23097134

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Service area, employee removed. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 23097128

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

Jan 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 22555579

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

08B-49-4

Detail 22555580

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-38-4

Detail 22555578

Basic - Food stored on floor. One box of Manteca blocks, employee moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

Oct 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 22366334

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

53A-01-7

Detail 22366342

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22366333

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

41-17-4

Detail 22366336

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar area- bottle containing sanitizer, employee labeled Corrected On-Site Warning

24-06-4

Detail 22366343

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

13-07-4

Detail 22366341

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee removed watch Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22366339

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee placed a hat Corrected On-Site Warning

24-08-4

Detail 22366337

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

36-73-4

Detail 22366338

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -storage area -in front of walk in freezer Build up of soiled and wet cardboard Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22366340

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -mop sink Warning

42-01-4

Detail 22366335

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning

Jun 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

22-43-4

Detail 22078429

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 100ppm), observed almost gallon of quaternary sanitizer. Employee made new solution with chlorine sanitizer, 100 ppm Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22078427

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. Poster emailed. Corrective Action Taken

40-06-5

Detail 22078428

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse above flip top in cook line, operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Dec 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 11

50-17-2

Detail 21605808

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. December 1, 2022

08A-04-5

Detail 21605809

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

11-07-5

Detail 21605812

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

16-37-1

Detail 21605805

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer testing strips

31B-02-4

Detail 21605806

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line, employee provided

31B-03-4

Detail 21605815

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area, employee provided Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21605807

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar area- two bottles containing clear solution. Employee labeled Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21605811

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

14-09-4

Detail 21605814

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line- two units

13-07-4

Detail 21605813

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee removed watch and bracelet Corrected On-Site

29-08-4

Detail 21605810

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cook line HWS faucets of cold/hot water are not shutting off .

Feb 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-17-5

Detail 20847328

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair at ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-09: Observed tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair at ware washing area. Time Extended

Feb 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 18

03D-02-5

Detail 20841922

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler, Cooked- , shredded beef, spicy beef, mojo rice, ground beef, pork 46-58. Repeat Violation

22-41-4

Detail 20841928

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. Observed dish machine chlorine at 0 ppm. Operator advised to sanitize at three compartment sink until dish machine is able to sanitize with chlorine at 50-100 ppm, corrected to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

01D-01-5

Detail 20841918

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.

01B-02-5

Detail 20841930

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler, Cooked- , shredded beef, spicy beef, mojo rice, ground beef, pork, beef 46-58. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in flip top cooler at front service area cooked- sweet potato, pumpkin- 50-52. Both taken from the walk in cooler and placed in the flip top cooler at about 8:00 am, temperature taken at 2:00 pm.

03A-02-5

Detail 20841919

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in flip top cooler at front service area cooked- sweet potato, pumpkin- 50-52. Both taken from the walk in cooler and placed in the flip top cooler at about 8:00 am, temperature taken at 2:00 pm.

31A-11-4

Detail 20841923

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employees rinsing container at front are hand wash sink. Employee discontinued rinsing containers at the hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20841925

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, at ware washing area. Operator provided paper towel. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 20841921

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at ware washing area. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-03-5

Detail 20841926

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training by Alcohol and Food Safety Institute. Company is not listed on Approved Food Worker Training Program.

22-20-5

Detail 20841917

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup of debris on the interior space between ice machine door and the ice bin. Employee cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 20841920

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, in dry storage rice container. Employee removed no handle bowl. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 20841931

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed and discarded beverage. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 20841915

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair at ware washing area.

08B-38-4

Detail 20841927

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of canned drinks and limes stored on the floor near back door,

10-08-5

Detail 20841929

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator stored ice scoop handle upright. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 20841924

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

33-16-4

Detail 20841914

Basic - Open dumpster lid, operator closed dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 20841916

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of food that were already cooled without lids. Advised operator to place lids on containers.

Sep 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

35B-01-4

Detail 20511041

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear kitchen door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-15: Per Operator, installed new weather strip- but still showing some light when door is completely shut. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Sep 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 11

03D-02-5

Detail 20507432

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed chicken fricassee (48°F - Cooling) at 1:30pm. Per operator, made yesterday. See Stop Sale. Warning

22-41-4

Detail 20507439

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. Operator set up triple sink to 100ppm with chlorine sanitizer. Operator stated contacted technician for service. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 20507438

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed containers of cooked vaca frita beef, stored next to raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 20507435

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed chicken fricassee (48°F - Cooling) at 1:30pm. Per operator, made yesterday. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20507434

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 6 Drawer Lowboy: raw beef, cooked vegetables, cooked chicken, cooked quinoa (43-60°F) all items Cold Holding at 1:55pm Per operator, less than 2.5 hrs . Observed ambient temperature of unit at 46-50F°. Advised operator to not store any TCS foods in unit until it can maintain at 41°F or below. Operator went to transfer foods to alternate cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20507440

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (118°F - Hot Holding); boiled yuca (113°F - Hot Holding); cooked oxtail (77°F - Hot Holding); ropa vieja (126°F - Hot Holding) all hot holding at 1:40pm. Per operator, less then 2 hrs. Operator placed items in oven to rapid heat. Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-34-4

Detail 20507431

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed where hose is attached at triple sink. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 20507433

Intermediate - 1.) No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand wash sink. Operator replenished. Corrected on site. 2.) No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar hand sink. Emailed operator hand wash sign to post. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 20507430

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of bleach not labeled in dish wash area. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 20507436

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear kitchen door. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 20507437

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottle of cooking oil and white vinegar not labeled at cook line. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning