Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

PIZZA CUBANA

9350 SW 40 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33165

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 8, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3448591
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8737618
DBPR license2320543

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority7 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over milk inside reach in cooler by dishwasher area.

#9High Priority12A-02-4

High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server handling dirty dishes to 3 compartment sink and returned to front counter to serve food no Han washing prior. Coached server and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Inside container with ice at cook line fresh garlic in oil (58F – Cold Holding). As per operator for approximately 1 hour prior. Operator added more ice and placed inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 7

#11Intermediate11-01-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Coached person in charge.

#12Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

#13Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink by cook line.

#14Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at handwashing sink by dishwasher, operator replaced with a roll of paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Intermediate53A-14-4

Intermediate – Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge unaware of thermometer calibration temperature. Coached person in charge on correct procedures.

#16Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – Quaternary chemical test kit expired on 2022 provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

#17Intermediate02C-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 noodles inside reach in cooler by dishwasher machine no date marked. As per operator for more than 24 hours prior.

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on top of reach in cooler by cook line.

#4Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.

#5Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler by cook line.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler by cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter by coffee machine.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:36 PM.

Violation category totals
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
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.