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
11 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. raw chicken, raw fish, raw shrimp,raw beef, mussels, raw pork chops cooked chicken, cooked pork (49-53F – Cold Holding)in reach-in cooler drawers below grill. Operator stated items were stored in reach-in cooler drawers overnight. Stop Sale.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken, raw fish, raw shrimp,raw beef, mussels, raw pork chops cooked chicken, cooked pork (49-53F – Cold Holding)in reach-in cooler drawers below grill. Operator stated items were stored in reach-in cooler drawers overnight. Stop Sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at multiple reach-in coolers on cook line soiled/ stained. Also, deflector plate in ice machine soiled.
Basic 8
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles missing in kitchen and prep areas **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. Reach-in cooler drawers below grill unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 57F. Observed torn gasket on drawers. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in oven next to grill. Operator cleaned up and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf across from dishwashing machine unable to properly air dry
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach-in cooler drawers below grill torn.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Multiple containers of oil stored on floor next to paper goods storage shelves. Also, plastic bottles of water stored on floor under triple sink in bar area. Operator removed all food items from floor to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between two reach-in coolers across from grill. Operator removed knife to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk-in-cooler soiled, **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:47 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.