HAVANA HEIGHT in Washington Heights (South)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Nov 10, 2025
📍 621 WEST 172 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10032 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
Havana Height in Washington Heights holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 13 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. Across 6 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received mixed grades—one Grade A, one Grade B, and one Grade C—with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
HAVANA HEIGHT in Washington Heights (South): Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Nov 10, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Des...
Sep 12, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 44
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean,...
GRADE C
Jun 3, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 29
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Co...
Mar 12, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Cold TCS fo...
GRADE B
Mar 4, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 25
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. P...
Mar 27, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
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HAVANA HEIGHT in Washington Heights (South): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was HAVANA HEIGHT last inspected?
- HAVANA HEIGHT was last inspected on November 10, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is HAVANA HEIGHT's current health grade?
- HAVANA HEIGHT currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has HAVANA HEIGHT had?
- HAVANA HEIGHT has 6 health inspections on record from March 2023 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at HAVANA HEIGHT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at HAVANA HEIGHT was 44 points on September 12, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has HAVANA HEIGHT ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. HAVANA HEIGHT has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.