MAMBOS CUBAN CAFE
13770 BEACH BLVD STE 9 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32224
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. house made tres leche cake (46-47F – Cold Holding) in display case at end of front line area. Operator stated the door was open when filling up case. Also, cut tomatoes, shredded cheese blend (46-47F – Cold Holding)in reach-in cooler across from kitchen entry door. Chef stated prep person was in and out of the cooler this morning. Chef removed both items and placed in walk-in-cooler to chill. Also, raw chicken, cooked pork (56F-60F – Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler across from grill. Observed both foods stored higher than chill line of cooler. Operator had employee remove both items and place in walk-in-cooler to chill. Also, cooked chicken, cooked pork (46F-47F – Cold Holding) in rice drawers below grill. Chef stated drawer may not have been fully closed. Chef placed items on ice to chill. Retemped items placed in walk-in-cooler at end of inspection and have dropped 2-5F Degrees **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach-in cooler across from kitchen entry door soiled/ stained. Also, white deflector plate in large ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cookline used for dumping. Evidence of ice and rings of onions in hand wash sink. Operator removed ice and onions from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin of large ice machine soiled. Also, interior back area of ice bin at soda dispensing machine in bar area soiled.
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in back prep room area. Also, multiple ceiling tiles missing above catering area on side back dining room. **Repeat Violation**
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 **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Handle on lid of flip top reach-in cooler across from kitchen entry door missing Also, gaskets on reach-in cooler drawers below grill and gasket on reach-in cooler across from grill torn/ in disrepair. Chef stated new gaskets are on order. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Container of seasoning stored on floor in prep area. Chef removed container of seasoning to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Large knife stored between two reach-in coolers across from grill. Employee removed knife to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Multiple bags of plantains, still partially frozen improperly thawing on bottom shelf in prep area. Discussed with Chef. Chef stated he will cook plantains in a few minutes.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 1:19 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.