La Cubanita Pizzeria Restaurant in Hialeah Gardens
Last inspected:
11300 Nw 87 Ct Ste 135-136, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018La Cubanita Pizzeria Restaurant in Hialeah Gardens averaged 7.3 violations per inspection across 23 inspections dating back to 2016, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility accumulated 168 total violations with no emergency closures on record. Handwashing procedure violations appeared in at least 5 inspections, and employee health reporting violations were cited in multiple inspections including August 2025 and November 2024. Chemical storage violations were documented repeatedly across the inspection history. Fire safety violations included a locked exit door observed in August 2025 and blocked exit pathways recorded in November 2016 and September 2019. The most recent inspection on March 19, 2026 resulted in 18 violations with a disposition of Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Cubanita Pizzeria Restaurant in Hialeah Gardens: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
7.3
violations / inspection
7.3 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.7
violations / inspection
6.7 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
La Cubanita Pizzeria Restaurant in Hialeah Gardens: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (5)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed 2 plastic buckets and a mop stored in front of the exit door blocking the exit.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. In front counter
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Table blocking door **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Roll cart. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
La Cubanita Pizzeria Restaurant in Hialeah Gardens: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections28 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
La Cubanita Pizzeria Restaurant in Hialeah Gardens: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Cubanita Pizzeria Restaurant in Hialeah Gardens last inspected?
- La Cubanita Pizzeria Restaurant in Hialeah Gardens was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 19, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at La Cubanita Pizzeria Restaurant in Hialeah Gardens?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Cubanita Pizzeria Restaurant in Hialeah Gardens are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has La Cubanita Pizzeria Restaurant in Hialeah Gardens had?
- La Cubanita Pizzeria Restaurant in Hialeah Gardens has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Cubanita Pizzeria Restaurant in Hialeah Gardens find?
- La Cubanita Pizzeria Restaurant in Hialeah Gardens was most recently inspected on March 19, 2026 with 12 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has La Cubanita Pizzeria Restaurant in Hialeah Gardens ever been shut down?
- No, La Cubanita Pizzeria Restaurant in Hialeah Gardens has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has La Cubanita Pizzeria Restaurant in Hialeah Gardens had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, La Cubanita Pizzeria Restaurant in Hialeah Gardens has 5 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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