LA CUBANITA PIZZERIA RESTAURANT

Name: LA CUBANITA PIZZERIA RESTAURANT
Address: 11300 NW 87 CT STE 135-136, HIALEAH GARDENS, FL, 33018, US
Rating: 78.3

11300 NW 87 CT STE 135-136, HIALEAH GARDENS, FL 33018

License #2326466

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78.3 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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LA CUBANITA PIZZERIA RESTAURANT in HIALEAH GARDENS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 78.3 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 19, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 39 total violations — 2 critical, 16 major, 21 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed mop pipe disrepair.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on ceiling by the back door.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle degreaser and fabuloso with no label.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced soap during inspection.
[11-07-5] Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provide foodborne illnesses poster to operator.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at the front area.
[11-27-4] 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.

Warning Issued
[10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed interior scoop handle touching cheese.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed preparation is cheese pizza (77F - Cold Holding), as per operator left out of temperature less than 30 minutes. Operator placed pizza back in the walk in cooler to rapidly cool. Observed in the reach in cooler located across from the three compartment sink ham (60 F - Cold Holding); sausage (62F - Cold Holding); pepperoni (60 F - Cold Holding), owner stated that he put the food in the cooler less than 2 hours ago. Operator stated to transfer food to the walk in cooler.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots stored above a hot holding unit not inverted.
[08A-17-6] 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 in a small freezer raw chicken stored over raw steak. Operator rearranged food on site.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[11-27-4] 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. Provided copy to operator.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine chemical test strips available.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
[46-04-4] Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed 2 plastic buckets and a mop stored in front of the exit door blocking the exit.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Large cutting board attached to preparation table cooler at cook line.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler located across from the three compartment sink soiled.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink located in the kitchen.
[21-09-4] Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on the preparation area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of hand wash sink soiled, hws located in the kitchen. Observed table under the microwave soiled.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed on wall along the preparation area.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Marcos Garcia no proof of training.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at front counter.

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