What is Havana Spice's health inspection score?

Havana Spice has a SafeDine safety score of 32 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Havana Spice last inspected?

Havana Spice was last inspected on March 3, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Havana Spice have?

Havana Spice has 108 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Havana Spice safe to eat at?

Havana Spice has a safety score of 32/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Havana Spice serve?

Havana Spice serves Cuban cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Havana Spice

Name: Havana Spice
Address: 1370 N HOMESTEAD BLVD, Homestead, 33030
Rating: 32

1370 N HOMESTEAD BLVD, Homestead

Last Inspected: 3/3/2026

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0Poor

Cuban•Homestead

Ranked #293 of 330 in HomesteadBetter than 47% of cuban restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Mar 3, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Unsafe food sourceHigh Priority

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-78

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-22 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 22/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (32/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1370 N HOMESTEAD BLVD, Homestead, FL 33030

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

12 basic

Sep

Feb 2023

1 inspections

8 high priority

6 intermediate

24 basic

Mar 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

10 basic

Mar

Oct 2025

2 inspections

4 high priority

5 intermediate

19 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

13 basic

Mar

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Routine - Food2 Complaint1 Routine

Mar 26

Routine - Food InspectionLatestInspection Completed - No Further Action

1 High1 Med13 Basic

15 total5 risk factors

54/100inspection score

−100 pts

High Priority (6)

−80 pts

01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound conditionRisk Factor−10
03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or aboveRisk Factor−10
03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)Risk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(2x)Risk Factor−20
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(2x)Risk Factor−20

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled−5
04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures−5

Basic (3)

−10 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container(2x)−4
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4

Base deductions−100 pts

Risk factor bonus (5× +5)−25 pts

Oct 25

Routine - Food InspectionCall Back - Complied

2 Med7 Basic

9 total2 risk factors

76/100inspection score

−53 pts

High Priority (3)

−40 pts

01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound conditionRisk Factor−10
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(2x)Risk Factor−20

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

31AHandwash sink not accessible or used for other purposes−5

Basic (3)

−8 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container−2
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4

Base deductions−53 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Oct 25

Routine - Food InspectionWarning Issued

4 High3 Med12 Basic

19 total5 risk factors

1/100inspection score

−119 pts

High Priority (6)

−90 pts

01AFood obtained from unapproved sourceRisk Factor−10
01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound conditionRisk Factor−10
03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or aboveRisk Factor−10
03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)Risk Factor−10
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(4x)Risk Factor−40

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled−5
02BNo consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food−5
31AHandwash sink not accessible or used for other purposes−5

Basic (3)

−14 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container(4x)−8
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4

Base deductions−119 pts

Risk factor bonus (5× +5)−25 pts

Mar 23

Complaint Inspection

2 High1 Med10 Basic

13 total

55/100inspection score

−49 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

05No plan review submitted/approved−10

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

16Employee eating/drinking in food area−5
16Employee eating/drinking in food area−5
16Employee eating/drinking in food area−5
21Food time/temperature record missing−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5

Basic (7)

−14 pts

35Live animals present−2
29Improper food storage/protection−2
29Improper food storage/protection−2
35Live animals present−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2

Base deductions−49 pts

Feb 23

Complaint Inspection

8 High6 Med24 Basic

38 total

0/100inspection score

−165 pts

High Priority (13)

−130 pts

01Raw food stored above ready-to-eat food−10
01Raw food stored above ready-to-eat food−10
01Raw food stored above ready-to-eat food−10
02Inadequate cold holding temperature−10
03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
05No plan review submitted/approved−10
05No plan review submitted/approved−10
06Handwash sink not accessible−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
08DBPR violation code 08−10
08DBPR violation code 08−10
08DBPR violation code 08−10

Intermediate (7)

−35 pts

14DBPR violation code 14−5
16DBPR violation code 16−5
16DBPR violation code 16−5
16DBPR violation code 16−5
16DBPR violation code 16−5
21DBPR violation code 21−5
21DBPR violation code 21−5

Base deductions−165 pts

Sep 22

Routine Inspection

1 High1 Med12 Basic

14 total

61/100inspection score

−83 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

02Inadequate cold holding temperature−10
05No plan review submitted/approved−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
16Employee eating/drinking in food area−5
16Employee eating/drinking in food area−5
21Food time/temperature record missing−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

35Live animals present−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2

Base deductions−83 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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