Las Cubanitas Pizzeria
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
67
Score
Las Cubanitas Pizzeria appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 20, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
Across the inspection history, “ice scoop handle in contact with ice” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Las Cubanitas Pizzeria trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded pork at 47°F at reach in cooler located at front counter. Operator discarded the item. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at kitchen. Operator hung pizza shovel on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at kitchen. Operator placed knife on magnet. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed at front counter for ice cream utensils.
10-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed at kitchen's floor disposable cups not properly stored.
25-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line reach
14-09-4
67
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood-grade bags used to cover pizza dough inside walk in cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice with beans (53F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (56F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (59F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator for more than a day.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice with beans (53F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (56F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (59F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator for more than a day.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can blade opener heavily soiled on prep table across triple sink.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand sink next to triple sink. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor heavily soiled under shelves inside walk in cooler.
36-10-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small white cutting board on prep table.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside chest freezer at front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled on shelves at kitchen.
22-08-4
43
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. At front unit.
05-08-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Employee adjusted the velocity. **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. At reaching cooler, used as divider.
14-06-4
67
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed hood' filters soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood needs a deep cleaning.
36-68-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
21-44-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
70
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.
10-03-4
86
Nov 21, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Operator paid and approved test for manager. Waiting for diploma. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: New employee on location under training. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
82
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Restroom.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front counter.
10-08-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at walk in cooler a container with malanga purée without label.
02D-01-5
55
Oct 17, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
67
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed at walk in cooler a lasagna with mold. Operator discarded the product.. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-07-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in kitchen..
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee no knowledge about cooling process.
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bread stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Kitchen floor soiled.
36-10-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Las Cubanitas Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Las Cubanitas Pizzeria on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Las Cubanitas Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “ice scoop handle in contact with ice” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Las Cubanitas Pizzeria.
How does Las Cubanitas Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Las Cubanitas Pizzeria most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Las Cubanitas Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Las Cubanitas Pizzeria have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Las Cubanitas Pizzeria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Las Cubanitas Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Las Cubanitas Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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