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
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked black beans (51F-54F – Cooling) in walk-in-cooler that operator stated were placed in walk-in-cooler 7pm night prior. Black beans unable to cool to 41F within 6 hours-see stop sale.
01B-36-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked black beans (51F-54F – Cooling) in walk-in-cooler that operator stated were placed in walk-in-cooler 7pm night prior. Black beans unable to cool to 41F within 6 hours-see stop sale.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk, heavy whipping cream (44F-45F – Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler at front service line. Operator stated employees may have had it out when making coffees earlier. Also, cooked chicken, cooked pork, cooked beef (47F-50F – Cold Holding) in top reach-in cooler drawer below grill. Employee stated he has been in the drawer a lot this morning. Operator stated he will keep them in reach-in cooler to chill. Also, heavy whipping cream, cooked pork (44F-45F – Cold Holding)in reach-in cooler across from grill. Employee stated he had them out only for a short time. Also, cooked pork, French fries, plantains (49F-54F – Cold Holding) on table across from pizza oven. Operator stated they go through the products pretty fast. I suggested using Time as a Public Health Control and provided paperwork to operator for it. **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 both sides of splitter at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice deflector plate in large ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near kitchen entry door. Also, no paper towels at hand wash sink in back dining area near soda dispensing machine. Operator replenished paper towels at both dispensers. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near warewashing area and no soap at hand wash sink in back dining area near soda dispensing machine. Operator replenished soap at hand wash sink in warewashing area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two spray bottles containing toxic substance stored at bar area and on chemical shelf in back kitchen area. Operator labeled both spray bottles of sanitizers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 13
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior back of ice bin in bar area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle used to dispense sugar in prep area. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple ceiling tiles missing near water heater area and in service station in back dining area.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles soiled in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed top drawer of reach-in cooler u able to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 52F. Observed gasket on drawer in disrepair. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on shelf next to plates at service line across from food pick up window and beverages in prep area next to containers of sugar. Operator removed employee beverages to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on reach-in cooler drawers below grill, walk-in-cooler, and on reach-in cooler across from grill. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed sealed containers of oil stored on floor next to single service storage area. Also, sealed box with packaged juice pulp and sealed box of bread stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed an accumulation of debris on shelf below grill. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box with wrapped cutlery stored on floor next to reach in freezer in back dining area.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach-in cooler across from grill. **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed parsley stored above ready to eat onions in walk-in-cooler.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of white substance removed from original packaging unlabeled in prep area. Operator labeled container of sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:23 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.