Havana Club Cafe

8248 W 8 Ave, Hialeah, FL 33014

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Havana Club Cafe has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 27, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Hialeah restaurant scene, where the average is 76, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 27, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand sink.

29-11-4

Sep 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

36-73-4

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet wipping towels in hand sink. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

36-73-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. By the walk in cooler.

36-32-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on kitchen floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.

36-24-5

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10 live flies on dry storage kitchen shell. **Warning**

35A-02-6

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken storage inside thank you bag. **Warning**

14-31-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**

36-32-5

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

36-34-5

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**

10-08-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**

14-33-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind the three compartment sink. **Warning**

36-27-5

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jun 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Havana Club Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Havana Club Cafe on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Havana Club Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Havana Club Cafe.

How does Havana Club Cafe compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?

Havana Club Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Hialeah average of 76.

Has Havana Club Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Havana Club Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Havana Club Cafe 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 Club Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Havana Club Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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