La Guajira Pizzeria Cubana
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited La Guajira Pizzeria Cubana eight times, with records going back to 2022. La Guajira Pizzeria Cubana was last inspected on Jan 22, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
La Guajira Pizzeria Cubana's latest score of 86 sits above the Hialeah average of 76. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small metal containers no handle used for pizza toppings inside reach in cooler pizza prep table. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee sweater, bag, poncho and a maraca, inside onions, container,at storage area. Employee removed removed items from inside hand food container and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
86
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags used to store raw beef, inside reach in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside reach in freezer raw beef stored over ice cream buckets.
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal cups no handles used to dispense chorizo and ham at pizza prep table. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing pizza , no hair restraints used. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to 3 compartment sink, hand wash sink no sign available. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, exterior of oven and gaskets in reach in cooler pizza prep table, soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on top of counter by ice cream freezer front counter. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoops stored on ambient water top of ice dream freezer at front counter area. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
55
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
64
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at pre area at kitchen garlic butter (78F - Cold Holding) according to manager out for about 2 hours. Manager placed garlic butter ins reach in coo for rapid chill. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed, macaroni salad, rice pudding and flans prepared 2 days ago no date labeled inside small refrigerator by front counter. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal ramekin containers used to dispense ham and chorizo inside reach in cooler prep pizza table.
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatula and ice cream scoops stored in standing water 85F by ice cream freezer. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
67
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
82
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table at kitchen garlic butter (75F - Cold Holding); cooked spaghetti (78F - Cold Holding) According to manager out for about 1 hour. Employee put food containers inside reach in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut onions stored inside thank you bags Inside reach in cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license dated 10/01/2023
50-17-3
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed front counter pasta salads and milk desserts. kitchen area, cut ham and ham croquettes, no date labeled According to manager from the day before. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no hair restraint
13-03-4
55
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in small preparation table at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Observed gaskets torn in small preparation table at kitchen. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Aug 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand washing sink in the kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed pizza make table cooler disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fans in the kitchen area with accumulation of dust. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Guajira Pizzeria Cubana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Guajira Pizzeria Cubana on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Guajira Pizzeria Cubana?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Guajira Pizzeria Cubana.
How does La Guajira Pizzeria Cubana compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
La Guajira Pizzeria Cubana most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has La Guajira Pizzeria Cubana's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Guajira Pizzeria Cubana have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Guajira Pizzeria Cubana 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 La Guajira Pizzeria Cubana inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Guajira Pizzeria Cubana is inspected around two times per year on average.
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