Hakuna Matata Pizza Cubana in Miami

Last inspected:

8752 Sw 40 St, Miami, FL 33165
Overview

Hakuna Matata Pizza Cubana in Miami has been inspected 23 times since 2016, averaging 4.7 violations per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have centered on employee health policy (cited in at least 5 inspections), chemical storage (appearing in 9+ inspections), and handwashing procedures (documented in multiple inspections). The most recent inspection on September 22, 2025 identified 12 violations including high-priority findings for employee health policy, chemical storage, and food contact surfaces, with the inspection completed and no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

24Inspections
115Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Hakuna Matata Pizza Cubana in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 4.8 violations / inspection 4.8 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.71 violations / inspection 6.71 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.14 closures / facility 0.14 county average

Hakuna Matata Pizza Cubana in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Hakuna Matata Pizza Cubana in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hakuna Matata Pizza Cubana in Miami last inspected?
Hakuna Matata Pizza Cubana in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 7, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Hakuna Matata Pizza Cubana in Miami?
The most frequently cited violations at Hakuna Matata Pizza Cubana in Miami are: Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has Hakuna Matata Pizza Cubana in Miami had?
Hakuna Matata Pizza Cubana in Miami has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Hakuna Matata Pizza Cubana in Miami find?
Hakuna Matata Pizza Cubana in Miami was most recently inspected on April 7, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Hakuna Matata Pizza Cubana in Miami ever been shut down?
No, Hakuna Matata Pizza Cubana in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.

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