MAMA'S PIZZERIA CUBANA
5679 W FLAGLER ST, Miami FL 33134 · 3052448425
Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B 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
10 visits, newest first
Apr 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at walk in cooler ham at 54°F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham at walk in cooler at 54° F. Operator discarded the item.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at kitchen: slicer soiled.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken soup cooked 2 days ago not labeled.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Urinal at men's restroom.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed drainage at kitchen's floor, with standing water.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line needs a deep cleaning.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in cooler a container with chicken soup not covered.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at cook line, floor needs repair.
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Chicken stew at reach in cooler.
Jun 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed at walk bag with onions at walk in cooler on floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves at walk in cooler soiled.
Observed walk in cooler vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on prep table. Employee removed bucket.
Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in cooler cheese uncovered.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Prep table at kitchen no food graded.
Jun 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at kitchen.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At reach in freezer. Beef, chicken, shrimp all mix inside the unit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front hand sink with items stored inside.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At kitchen's hand sink.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. At hand sink by three compartment sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At walk in cooler.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen.
Jun 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Food stored on floor. Observed at walk bag with onions at walk in cooler on floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves at walk in cooler soiled.
Observed walk in cooler vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on prep table. Employee removed bucket.
Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in cooler cheese uncovered.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Prep table at kitchen no food graded.
Nov 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at kitchen.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At reach in freezer. Beef, chicken, shrimp all mix inside the unit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front hand sink with items stored inside.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At kitchen's hand sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. At hand sink by three compartment sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At walk in cooler.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen.
Aug 16, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Jun 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing tasks from clean utensils to soiled cleaning equipment. Employee went back to prep station without washing hands and changing gloves.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee advised about the scoop's handler in contact with ice.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form provided while conducting inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Utensil for pizza stored on floor.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form provided while conducting inspection.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Pizza trays stored on floor.
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Employee with soiled clothing.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand sink at cook line.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Three compartment sink faucet damaged.
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.