Pizza Cubana
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
58
Score
Pizza Cubana, located at 9350 Sw 40 St in Miami, FL, had a moderate risk inspection on March 4, 2026, with a score of 58. This inspection identified one major and nine minor violations, including disrepair in ceiling tiles in the back kitchen prep area and the presence of dead roaches, which were corrected on-site. Over seven scored inspections, Pizza Cubana has historically received medium-risk ratings.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located near main cook line. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed back kitchen prep area with ceiling tiles in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach inside walk in cooler on floor. Observed one dead roach near main cook line area on floor. Operator removed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed black refrigerator in back kitchen area with torn gaskets.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in back kitchen prep area.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching flour inside bin of flour in back kitchen prep area.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution near coffee station.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of sugar with no label near smoothie station.
02D-01-5
58
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed ant and roach spray stored on front counter service window where to go items are placed. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash station located near ware washing station. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic container near dry rack station broken. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink located near pizza prep table.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located near pizza prep station with rusted shelves.
14-33-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of seasoning on food prep table not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit. Observed throughout reach in coolers at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
05-04-4
90
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
22
Jun 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed slicer guard soiled with old food debris at preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: Observed slicer guard soiled with old food debris at preparation area **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of sugar not covered near ice cream reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: Observed container of sugar not covered near ice cream reach in freezer. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**
38-04-4
86
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
78
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 6 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 29 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked pasta (47F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per employee, product was prepared on the previous day.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed person in charge unable to provided invoice for flan dessert.
01B-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs over pizza dough and rolls.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over strawberries at reach in freezer at preparation area.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed noodles (57F - Hot Holding); marinara (77F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per employee for 1 hour. Advised person in charge to reheat products to 165F.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta (55F - Cold Holding); (55F); ham (55F - Cold Holding); chorizo (52F - Cold Holding); ground ham (53F - Cold Holding). At reach in cooler at cooking line. As per employee for approximately 2 hours. Employee placed a bag of ice over products. Observed Dulce de Leche 48F (cold holding) at reach in cooler at front dining area. As per person in charge, since the previous day. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
14-31-5
High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed person in charge unable to provided invoice for flan dessert.
01A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit Observed cooked pasta 47F ( cooling) at walk in cooler. As per employee item was prepared on the previous day. Observed Dulce de Leche 48F (cold holding) As per employee, since the previous day.
01B-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 cooked pasta 47F (cold holding) as per operator pasta was cooked the night before. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
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 being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked pasta cooling inside closed plastic container inside walk in cooler.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slice machine and cutting board.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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 - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at preparation area near dessert area.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at preparation area at back kitchens and cooking line.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal containers above slicing machine.
24-05-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
33-14-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach cooler handle in disrepair at preparation area. Observed cold holding unit in front dining at 47F.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of onions on floor at walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching sugar inside plastic container.
10-01-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at cooking area and preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at cooking line also at men's restroom and women restroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled walk in cooler gaskets, fans guard and ceiling.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons not inverted at cooking line
24-18-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with cream cheese inside no labeled at reach in cooler near desserts preparation area
02D-01-5
7
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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 raw chicken stored over French fries at reach in freezer at storage area. Provided Safe Food Storage handout to person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Observed raw chicken stored over French fries at reach in freezer at storage area. Provided Safe Food Storage handout to person in charge. **Time Extended**
08A-17-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected at cook line. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black substance. Observed cutting board with stains at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black substance. Observed cutting board with stains at cook line. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of noodles not date marked at walk in cooler. As per employee, some containers were prepared on the previous day. Observed containers of flan, tres leche, rice pudding and Dulce de leche not date marked at front area. As per employee, items were prepared 2 days prior. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Observed containers of noodles not date marked at walk in cooler. As per employee, some containers were prepared on the previous day. Observed containers of flan, tres leche, rice pudding and Dulce de leche not date marked at front area. As per employee, items were prepared 2 days prior. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at cook line near pizza boxes. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at cook line near pizza boxes. **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in ceiling near air conditioning unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Observed hole in ceiling near air conditioning unit. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris at ice cream area and cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris at ice cream area and cook line. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons not inverted at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Observed spoons not inverted at cook line. **Time Extended**
24-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected. Observed at employee bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected. Observed at employee bathroom. **Time Extended**
32-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at employee bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at employee bathroom. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler containers int milk at preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Observed at reach in cooler containers int milk at preparation area. **Time Extended**
05-09-4
43
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