SOL DE CUBA CAFE
195 BLANDING BLVD, STE 6 · ORANGE PARK · Clay County · FL 32073
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
27 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 10
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing a bowl and placing to dry in rack without applying sanitizer. Operator spoke with employee, employee made sanitizer solution and rewashed and sanitized bowl. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01A-05-4High Priority – Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed shell eggs in reach in cooler in kitchen that were soiled with brown and white shells. Inspector inquired the source and operator stated the eggs were retrieved from a private residence. **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed printed grocery bags with red peppers in direct contact with bag in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed employee use a can of pesticide on live roaches in the kitchen. Pesticide states for household use only.
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 34 live roaches observed. 30 under prep table by walk in cooler 1 on prep table by cutting board at walk in cooler 1 in clean mixing bowl at storage shelf by reach in cooler in kitchen 1 inside cup inside case of single service take out cups 1 under shelving in dry storage **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 15 rodent droppings to left of walk in cooler door. **Warning**
01B-04-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed shell eggs in reach in cooler in kitchen that were soiled with brown and white shells. Inspector inquired the source and operator stated the eggs were retrieved from a private residence.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham in reach in cooler in kitchen at 59F and cut tomatoes at 55F. Per operator, both products placed in cooler approximately 3.5 hours prior. Both moved to walk in cooler. Temperature retaken at end of inspection with ham at 39F and cut tomatoes at 38F. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of insect killer and roach fog devices stored over baking soda and sugar in dry storage.
41-18-4High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer in three compartment sink tested at 200+ chlorine. Remade solution to 50ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen is in disrepair. Plumbing detached underneath, sink unable to be used. **Warning**
Basic 16
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Some ceiling tiles in kitchen are not smooth and easily cleanable.
24-27-4Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Container of clean utensils and cups stored under paper towel dispenser at front counter hand wash sink.
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding detached from the wall under steam table area. Floor tile missing at interior entrance of walk in cooler. Multiple floor tiles missing in dry storage and under/behind fryers.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting board at prep table with deep cut marks.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 62 dead roaches: 5 under shelf by reach in freezer 5 under steam table area 16 under reach in cooler and shelf beside cooler 4 behind fryers 14 under shelving in dry storage 1 on top of shortening case in dry storage 1 in left corner office between boxes 2 to right of walk in cooler door 8 under kitchen prep table 4 under three compartment sink 1 under front service counter 1 under second table from window in dining room Three roach egg sacs observed: 2 at far left corner by hoods in kitchen 1 at second table from the window in dining room **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hand bag stored on top of syrup dispensers and condiments on rack in kitchen. Operator moved bag to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on right door of flip top reach in cooler in kitchen is in disrepair.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bag of pork on the floor in walk in freezer. Case of shortening on the floor in dry storage.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer floor has excessive ice build up.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bowls used as scoops in containers of salt and sugar in dry storage.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave below prep table to left of fryers is soiled. Interior of oven by soda machine is soiled.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on two pans on storage rack in dry storage.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of single service items stored on the floor in office storage room.
14-12-4Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Spatula with black handle in kitchen is melted and in disrepair. Operator discarded spatula. **Corrected On-Site**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has heavy rust.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:23 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.