MAMBOS CUBAN CAFE
13770 BEACH BLVD STE 9 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32224
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of medicine stored on shelf next to clean plates and container of seasoning. Chef removed burn gel to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-17-4High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washing hands rubbed hands together for less than 5 seconds, rinsed and dried hands. Discussed with employee.
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found One flying insect observed in bar area.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork (45F – Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from grill. Observed pan of pork stored on top of other foods well above the chill line of cooler. Operator removed pan,of pork to place in bottom of cooler to chill. Also, cooked beans and rice (56F – Cold Holding) on prep table next to reach-in cooler across from kitchen entrance door. Operator stated they pulled container of rice and beans out to reheat for an order and left it on table. Operator placed container back in cooler to chill. Also, cooked pork, cooked chicken, battered chicken (47F-48F – Cold Holding) in top reach-in cooler drawer below grill. Chef stated items placed in cooler this morning. Chef placed bags of ice on top to chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 6
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler in prep area and on cook line soiled/ stained. Also, portable cutting boards on clean storage shelf across from dishwasher soiled/ stained. Also, blade on slicer and blade on can opener soiled. Also, underside of soda nozzles in bar area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink near cook line used to store ice. Sink filled with ice. Chef melted ice away. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink near kitchen door entrance. Chef replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink near kitchen door entrance. Chef replenished soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53B-03-5Intermediate – Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee food safety training certificates is from an unapproved source. Annabel has food handler certificate from servsafe- safestaff not Listed on certificate. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored in bar area. Operator labeled cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior back and lip under lid of ice bin in bar area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen, prep, cook line areas soiled.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Multiple reach-in cooler doors and reach-in cooler drawers on cook line gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Two containers of oil stored next to shelf with single use to go items. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between reach-in coolers across from grill. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on multiple reach-in coolers in prep area, cook line, bar area, and walk-in-cooler soiled. Also, multiple filters in hood area above grill soiled. Cabinet below soda machine in bar area heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach-in cooler across from grill and also in glass door reach-in cooler at front counter next to reach in freezer.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:46 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.