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
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
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. cooked beef (48-55F – Cooling) chef stated beef was cooked last night. Beef did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. Stop sale.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked chicken, raw shrimp, raw beef (44F-50F – Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler drawers below grill. Operator stated items have been in drawers overnight. See stop sale
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork (50F – Cold Holding); in top of flip top reach-in cooler across from pizza oven. Observed pan of pork stored on top of other pans well above chill line of reach-in cooler. Operator stated employee placed pork on top about 30 min prior. Operator placed pan of pork in bottom of reach-in cooler to chill. Also, cooked chicken, raw shrimp, raw beef (44F-50F – Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler drawers below grill. Operator stated items have been in drawers overnight. See stop sale. **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.
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on multiple reach-in cooler in kitchen and cook line soiled/ stained. Also, blade of can opener soiled. Also, white deflector plate in large ice bin soiled. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink across from reach-in cooler near kitchen entry door. Operator replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink across from reach-in cooler near kitchen entry door. Operator replenished soap.
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 included on certificate.
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin at soda dispensing machine in bar area soiled. Also, interior of ice bin I argue ice machine in kitchen area soiled. **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 62F. Observed both drawers with torn gaskets/ gaskets in disrepair. **Warning**
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Lid missing from waste receptacle in women's restroom.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach-in cooler drawers below grill torn/ in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor next to storage shelves. Operator removed oil 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. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters in hood above grill and fryer area soiled.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bag of plantains thawing on shelf under prep table that has steam table on it. Operator removed bag of plantains to properly thaw. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:53 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.