GARBAT PIZZA CUBANA
5522 NW 163RD ST, Miami Lakes FL 33014 · 786 356-6540
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Employees rinsed off the wiping towels.
Open dumpster lid.
Oct 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Coffee and sugar container.
Oct 10, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Establishment operating with no potable running water. Water tank was refilled during inspection.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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.
No running water at three-compartment sink. Water tank was refilled during inspection.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside sugar container.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Coffee and sugar container.
Jul 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers not inverted. Operator inverted single serve containers.
Jul 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple utensils stored in hand sink. Operator removed it.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container.
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.