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
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Congri rice on prep table at 73F. See stop sale. Employee Stated that rice was placed out at open 11am. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef, raw shrimp and raw chicken at 46F located in reach in drawer under grill area. Manager stated drawer was opened during rush and placed ice on beef, shrimp and chicken. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
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. Observed employee food training certificate as copy. Observed establishment using unapproved employee training by an unapproved provider. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed open package of crackers stored on shelf over prep area. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of food in freezer stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between equipment at entrance of kitchen. Manager removed knives from between sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed employee hand washing station across from grill without hand washing sign. Inspector provided copy of hand washing sign. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed partially cooked plantains left out to thaw next to reach in cooler on cook line. Employee removed and placed in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:02 PM.
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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.