Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County

BAR HABANA

600 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami Beach, FL 33139

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 Intermediate
Feb 19, 2026
City
Miami Beach
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Change Owner Pending
Inspections
10

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.

Feb 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

16-62-1

Detail 24381440

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Time Extended

01C-03-4

Detail 24381439

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 24381443

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 24381442

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above the dish machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above the dish machine Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 24381441

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended

Feb 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 13

12A-07-5

Detail 24357553

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook come from outside and put on gloves with no hand washing. Warning

22-57-6

Detail 24357554

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24357547

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over pickles in the walk-in cooler. The chef moved the beef. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24357548

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. Repeat Violation Warning

16-62-1

Detail 24357545

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 24357543

Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation Warning

02A-03-5

Detail 24357544

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and caterer does not provide a consumer advisory at catered events. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.The bartender found it and posted it. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24357549

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 24357550

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above the dish machine. Repeat Violation Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 24357546

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a half empty water bottle on a preparation table. The chef removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-14-5

Detail 24357555

Basic - Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 24357552

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. Repeat Violation Warning

29-20-5

Detail 24357551

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Observed at the bar. Warning

Feb 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 24011261

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (70F); turkey (70F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (70F - Cold Holding); ham (71F - Cold Holding); as per the cook the items were put on line at approximately 6:30 am. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: Observed cheese (48F); turkey (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); ham (50F - Cold Holding); as per the cook they just set up the line. Admin Complaint

16-62-1

Detail 24011257

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Time Extended

01C-03-4

Detail 24011259

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 24011260

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed by the dish machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed by the dish machine. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 24011262

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Time Extended

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 18

12A-13-4

Detail 24008212

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dish washer touch dirty dishes and then clean dishes without washing his hands.

08A-04-5

Detail 24008215

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp over oranges in the walk in cooler. The cook moved the shrimp to a lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 24008223

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over crab legs in the upright freezer in the storage area. The cook moved the chicken to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 24008216

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. cheese (70F); turkey (70F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (70F - Cold Holding); ham (71F - Cold Holding); as per the cook the items were put on line at approximately 6:30 am.

03A-02-5

Detail 24008209

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (70F); turkey (70F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (70F - Cold Holding); ham (71F - Cold Holding); as per the cook the items were put on line at approximately 6:30 am.

22-02-4

Detail 24008219

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.

31A-11-4

Detail 24008214

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The bar tender put the straws behind the bar. Corrected On-Site

16-62-1

Detail 24008211

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

01C-03-4

Detail 24008213

Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served.

02A-01-5

Detail 24008224

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. The operator put the advisory on the wall during the inspection.

36-37-5

Detail 24008208

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed by the dish machine.

36-34-5

Detail 24008221

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

24-08-4

Detail 24008207

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

10-08-5

Detail 24008218

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar. The server inverted it. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 24008217

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 6 pairs of tongs on the oven door. The cook removed them. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 24008220

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed several utensils in water with a temperature of 105° F. The cook poured out the water. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 24008222

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

25-27-4

Detail 24008210

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar.

Jul 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-02-4

Detail 22994056

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then prepared a beverage without washing hands.

31B-03-4

Detail 22994058

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The manager brought soap. Corrected On-Site

25-27-4

Detail 22994057

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. The manager moved the straws behind the bar. Corrected On-Site

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-07-5

Detail 22466089

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

22-02-4

Detail 22466087

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.

16-62-1

Detail 22466090

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

41-17-4

Detail 22466086

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at the bar.

50-09-4

Detail 22466091

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-11-5

Detail 22466084

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach cooler gasket torn at the cook line.

10-14-5

Detail 22466088

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at the bar.

23-03-4

Detail 22466085

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the upright freezer gasket soiled. Observed the walk-in cooler and reach in cooler gaskets soiled.

Jun 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 22068376

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. Emailed written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event to Manager.

11-26-1

Detail 22068378

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. Emailed food employee reporting agreement forms to Manager. Corrective Action Taken

02A-01-4

Detail 22068379

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed oyster consumer advisory to Manager.

50-09-4

Detail 22068377

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed at correct located. Observed license for LIC# 2335887 displayed at SEAWELL FISH N OYSTER, main kitchen area.

Dec 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 21666257

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled next to ice machine.

16-54-4

Detail 21666253

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed no temperature applied by glass machine at bar.

32-12-5

Detail 21666256

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no trash can with lid in the ladies bathroom.

10-08-5

Detail 21666254

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop in contact with the ice, person in charge placed it with handle facing . Corrected On-Site

16-38-5

Detail 21666255

Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Glass machine at bar.

Nov 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-49-4

Detail 20688994

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 0ppm. Observed no sanitizer installed at dish machine, operator went and got container of sanitizer from storage room at time of inspection. Corrected to 100ppm. Dish machine at bar chlorine 0ppm.

31A-09-4

Detail 20688995

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by garbage can. Operator removed garbage can. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 20688996

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator brought test strips from next door. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20689000

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at hand sink at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 20688999

Basic - Ceiling tile missing.

36-34-5

Detail 20688997

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris.

10-14-5

Detail 20688998

Basic - Ice buckets stored on floor between uses, at bar. Operator removed buckets from off floor. Corrected On-Site

02D-03-4

Detail 20688993

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged does not include address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the juices that is prepared and bottled off site.