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GARBAT PIZZA CUBANA

GARBAT PIZZA CUBANA maintains a 2.4/5 food safety rating based on 6 health department inspections in MIAMI LAKES. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

5522 NW 163RD ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13545798

  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Coffee and sugar container. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-11: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-11: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Irenia. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-11: Still observed **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13545590

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside sugar container. Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Coffee and sugar container. Warning
  • 09-02-5:High Priority - Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food while the establishment is under a foodborne illness investigation. Observed employees cut tomatoes while preparing sandwich without wearing gloves. Warning
  • 27-12-4:High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Water tank was refilled during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (55F - Cold Holding); beef (53F - Cold Holding); milk (51F - Cold Holding); spaghettis (51F - Cold Holding); burger (53F - Cold Holding), for less than 4 hours as per operator, in reach in cooler. Operator placed food items under ice. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 27-09-4:Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink. Water tank was refilled during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Irenia. Warning

Inspection Date: 7/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10909026

  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pizza dough stored in thank you bags. Operator removed it and placed in clear bags. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese pizza (84F - Cold Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator placed inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot dogs (130F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheat at 165°F. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Inspection Date: 11/18/2024

  • 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers not inverted. Operator inverted single serve containers. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/18/2024

  • 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple utensils stored in hand sink. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Inspection Date: 8/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8330063

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed dough with cheese (86°F - Cold Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed inside reach in cooler.