Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

LA GUAJIRA PIZZERIA CUBANA

1905 W 60 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 17, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3703367
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13741842
DBPR license2335972

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#8High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented cheddar cheese sauce can. Operator segregated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarningStop Sale
#9High Priority01B-04-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed o proof of vendor for meringues and cookies. Operator segregated during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarningStop Sale
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut ham (48F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F – Cold Holding) at pizza assembly station, as per operator less than 4 hours. Observed cooked shrimp (48F – Cold Holding) in standing unit, as per operator food container was outside during preparation for approximately 35 minutes. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for Leslie R. has been working more than 60 days. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate02C-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 pasta salad prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not date marked at front counter. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulated on fan cover above food preparation area. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler 53°F. at pizza assembly station. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches by 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone on preparation table. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container and water bottles stored on floor at kitchen area, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop in standing water at 88° F. At front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in reach in cooler at pizza assembly station. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:54 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.