LITTLE HAVANA RESTAURANT

DEERFIELD BEACH, FL

dba LATIN SALSA RESTAURANT INC

Status Current (20)

Overview & reputation

Little Havana Restaurant is a seating establishment with 210 seats located at 721 S Federal Highway in Deerfield Beach, operated by Latin Salsa Restaurant Inc. The restaurant serves Cuban cuisine and offers dishes including roast pork, lamb shank, shredded beef, and chicken prepared in traditional Cuban style. Online reviews describe the restaurant as offering a vibrant dining experience reflecting Cuban culinary culture.

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Food Safety Score

77 /100 · Fair

Calculated by Florida Food Scores from DBPR inspection data over the last 36 months. This is not an official government rating. How scores work

Latest DBPR inspection

Jan 20, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action 8 violations

The Food Safety Score above reflects up to 4 weighted inspection cycles, not this single visit alone. View full history

Score breakdown

Based on 2 inspection cycles in the last 36 months.

  • Jan 20, 2026 cycle score 89 (60% weight) · 0 high, 1 intermediate, 7 basic · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Aug 26, 2025 cycle score 59 (40% weight) · 3 high, 0 intermediate, 3 basic · Warning

DBPR Inspection History

3 records from Florida DBPR. Tap a row to expand violation details.

What violations mean
Date Result Expand
Jan 20, 2026
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

Food from unapproved or unknown source
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
Class: Food Visit ID: 13503054 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Aug 26, 2025
Callback
Call Back - Complied

Violations Found

Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
Class: Food Visit ID: 13502902 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Aug 25, 2025
Warning Issued

Violations Found

Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
Improper hand and arm washing technique
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
Time as a public health control not properly used
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
Class: Food Visit ID: 10923795 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food

License & Location

Location

Address
721 S FEDERAL HWY
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33441
Seating
210 seats
Phone
9549347270
DBPR District
District 2 — Fort Lauderdale (licenses expire December)
County (Region Code)
Dixie (code 15)

License

License Number
SEA1621188
License Status
Current (20)
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
Risk Level 2
License Expiry
Dec 1, 2026
Last Inspection
Jan 20, 2026

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