Mambos Cuban Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 19 inspections at Mambos Cuban Cafe stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 2, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded 12 times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Mambos Cuban Cafe is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked black beans (51F-54F - Cooling) in walk-in-cooler that operator stated were placed in walk-in-cooler 7pm night prior. Black beans unable to cool to 41F within 6 hours-see stop sale.
03D-02-5
High 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. Observed cooked black beans (51F-54F - Cooling) in walk-in-cooler that operator stated were placed in walk-in-cooler 7pm night prior. Black beans unable to cool to 41F within 6 hours-see stop sale.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk, heavy whipping cream (44F-45F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler at front service line. Operator stated employees may have had it out when making coffees earlier. Also, cooked chicken, cooked pork, cooked beef (47F-50F - Cold Holding) in top reach-in cooler drawer below grill. Employee stated he has been in the drawer a lot this morning. Operator stated he will keep them in reach-in cooler to chill. Also, heavy whipping cream, cooked pork (44F-45F - Cold Holding)in reach-in cooler across from grill. Employee stated he had them out only for a short time. Also, cooked pork, French fries, plantains (49F-54F - Cold Holding) on table across from pizza oven. Operator stated they go through the products pretty fast. I suggested using Time as a Public Health Control and provided paperwork to operator for it. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from both sides of splitter at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice deflector plate in large ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near kitchen entry door. Also, no paper towels at hand wash sink in back dining area near soda dispensing machine. Operator replenished paper towels at both dispensers. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near warewashing area and no soap at hand wash sink in back dining area near soda dispensing machine. Operator replenished soap at hand wash sink in warewashing area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two spray bottles containing toxic substance stored at bar area and on chemical shelf in back kitchen area. Operator labeled both spray bottles of sanitizers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior back of ice bin in bar area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle used to dispense sugar in prep area. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple ceiling tiles missing near water heater area and in service station in back dining area.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles soiled in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - 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. Observed top drawer of reach-in cooler u able to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 52F. Observed gasket on drawer in disrepair. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on shelf next to plates at service line across from food pick up window and beverages in prep area next to containers of sugar. Operator removed employee beverages to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on reach-in cooler drawers below grill, walk-in-cooler, and on reach-in cooler across from grill. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sealed containers of oil stored on floor next to single service storage area. Also, sealed box with packaged juice pulp and sealed box of bread stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed an accumulation of debris on shelf below grill. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box with wrapped cutlery stored on floor next to reach in freezer in back dining area.
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach-in cooler across from grill. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed parsley stored above ready to eat onions in walk-in-cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of white substance removed from original packaging unlabeled in prep area. Operator labeled container of sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
19
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of medicine stored on shelf next to clean plates and container of seasoning. Chef removed burn gel to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washing hands rubbed hands together for less than 5 seconds, rinsed and dried hands. Discussed with employee.
12A-17-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found One flying insect observed in bar area.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from grill. Observed pan of pork stored on top of other foods well above the chill line of cooler. Operator removed pan,of pork to place in bottom of cooler to chill. Also, cooked beans and rice (56F - Cold Holding) on prep table next to reach-in cooler across from kitchen entrance door. Operator stated they pulled container of rice and beans out to reheat for an order and left it on table. Operator placed container back in cooler to chill. Also, cooked pork, cooked chicken, battered chicken (47F-48F - Cold Holding) in top reach-in cooler drawer below grill. Chef stated items placed in cooler this morning. Chef placed bags of ice on top to chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler in prep area and on cook line soiled/ stained. Also, portable cutting boards on clean storage shelf across from dishwasher soiled/ stained. Also, blade on slicer and blade on can opener soiled. Also, underside of soda nozzles in bar area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink near cook line used to store ice. Sink filled with ice. Chef melted ice away. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink near kitchen door entrance. Chef replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink near kitchen door entrance. Chef replenished soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - 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 Listed on certificate. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-03-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored in bar area. Operator labeled cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior back and lip under lid of ice bin in bar area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen, prep, cook line areas soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple reach-in cooler doors and reach-in cooler drawers on cook line gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two containers of oil stored next to shelf with single use to go items. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between reach-in coolers across from grill. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on multiple reach-in coolers in prep area, cook line, bar area, and walk-in-cooler soiled. Also, multiple filters in hood area above grill soiled. Cabinet below soda machine in bar area heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach-in cooler across from grill and also in glass door reach-in cooler at front counter next to reach in freezer.
29-49-6
18
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: At callback no change. Cooked chicken, cooked beef, raw shrimp 45F-51F in two drawer reach-in cooler below grill. Operator stated items were placed in cooler this morning when they opened. Operator placed bags of ice on foods to chill items. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: At callback no change. Raw chicken, raw beef in bottom reach-in cooler drawer below grill 45F-46F. Also, cooked chicken, and cooked beef in top reach-in cooler drawer 51-55F. Operator stated foods went in drawers this morning at 9:30am. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Cooked chicken 47F-49F, cooked beef 46F in top reach-in cooler drawer. Operator stated cooked meats in drawers since last night. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
86
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: At callback no change. Cooked chicken, cooked beef, raw shrimp 45F-51F in two drawer reach-in cooler below grill. Operator stated items were placed in cooler this morning when they opened. Operator placed bags of ice on foods to chill items. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: At callback no change. Raw chicken, raw beef in bottom reach-in cooler drawer below grill 45F-46F. Also, cooked chicken, and cooked beef in top reach-in cooler drawer 51-55F. Operator stated foods went in drawers this morning at 9:30am. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: A5 callback no change. Ambient temperature of reach-in cooler drawers at 56F. Observed gaskets torn and fan in back of unit not moving. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: At callback no change. Ambient temperature of reach-in cooler drawers under grill 59F. Observed gaskets torn and fan in back of unit not moving **Admin Complaint**
14-74-7
82
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: At callback no change. Cooked chicken, cooked beef, raw shrimp 45F-51F in two drawer reach-in cooler below grill. Operator stated items were placed in cooler this morning when they opened. Operator placed bags of ice on foods to chill items. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: A5 callback no change. Ambient temperature of reach-in cooler drawers at 56F. Observed gaskets torn and fan in back of unit not moving. **Admin Complaint**
14-74-7
82
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
25
Sep 5, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: At callback tres leche cakes in display case 48F. Operator believes he needs to change to a different plastic container because it may be too thick to stay cold. Display case temp is 41F. Operator removing cakes to walk-in-cooler to chill. Also, cooked chicken in top reach-in cooler drawer under grill 44-45F. Operator placed bag of ice on cooked chicken to chill. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Sep 4, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High 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**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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**
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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**
31A-11-4
Basic - 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.
22-20-5
Basic - 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**
36-36-4
Basic - 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**
24-08-4
Basic - 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**
14-11-5
Basic - 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**
08B-38-4
Basic - 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**
10-17-4
Basic - 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.
06-01-5
50
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: At callback raw shrimp 45F, Cooked fish 46F, cooked chicken 47F, cooked pork 45F. Operator placed bags of ice on foods to chill and removed some foods and placed in walk in cooler to chill. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: At call back still the same. Operator has cooked foods stored overnight in both top and bottom drawers under grill area with no additional preparation today as per manager and employees. All TCS foods at top drawer at 46-52F. Which are 3 pans cooked chicken, 1 plan cooked pork and 2 pans cooked beef. Stop sale issued. No ambient thermometer inside. Exterior digital thermometer reading at 36F. Inspector ambient thermometer reading at 46F. Operator place empty pan of ice in top drawer bags of ice on raw meats on bottom drawer to maintain already proper cold holding temperatures. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: At callback ambient temperature 51F-52F **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: At call back still the same. Operator has cooked foods stored overnight in both top and bottom drawers under grill area with no additional preparation today as per manager and employees. All TCS foods at top drawer at 46-52F. Which are 3 pans cooked chicken, 1 plan cooked pork and 2 pans cooked beef. Stop sale issued. No ambient thermometer inside. Exterior digital thermometer reading at 36F. Inspector ambient thermometer reading at 46F. Operator place empty pan of ice in top drawer bags of ice on raw meats on bottom drawer to maintain already proper cold holding temperatures. **Admin Complaint**
14-74-7
82
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: At callback raw shrimp 45F, Cooked fish 46F, cooked chicken 47F, cooked pork 45F. Operator placed bags of ice on foods to chill and removed some foods and placed in walk in cooler to chill. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: At callback ambient temperature 51F-52F **Time Extended**
14-74-7
82
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High 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.
01B-02-5
High 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**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles missing in kitchen and prep areas **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - 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**
14-74-7
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in oven next to grill. Operator cleaned up and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf across from dishwashing machine unable to properly air dry
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach-in cooler drawers below grill torn.
14-11-5
Basic - 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**
08B-38-4
Basic - 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**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk-in-cooler soiled, **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
45
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Still the same at callback **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: At callback no change. Person in charge unable to provide proof of employee training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-03-5
90
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Still the same at callback **Time Extended**
53B-03-5
90
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High 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**
01B-02-5
High 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**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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**
53B-03-5
Basic - 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**
31B-04-4
Basic - 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**
23-03-4
Basic - 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**
06-01-5
Basic - 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**
22-20-5
Basic - 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**
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of food in freezer stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - 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**
10-17-4
47
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed person in charge unable to answer questions regarding Big 6 Foodborne illnesses. I will provide copy of Big 6 Foodborne illnesses to establishment.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Manager unable to answer questions regarding Eight Food Allergens. I will provide copy to establishment of Eight Food Allergens.
53A-16-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed establishment to not have written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. I will provide copy of written procedures of vomiting and diarrhea to establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed employee food training certificates as copies. I explained to manager the original certificates are needed for employees.
53B-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine to be soiled located in middle of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple ceiling tiles throughout kitchen to to be missing. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing under display cooler on service line.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on prep tables throughout kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on floor not 6 inches above in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed clean utensils stored in soiled pan. Manager removed and placed to be washed. Observed cutting knife stored between reach in coolers on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple drawer gaskets on cook line to be soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
47
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw chicken at 47F on flip top cooler across from main ovens. Manager stated lid was opened on flip top while ovens were cooking pork. Manager removed and placed under cooler to drop temperature. Retook temperatures of Raw chicken at 39F, Plantains at 40F. Observed all food items in walk-in cooler above 47F along with Cooked Rice (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding); Cooked beef (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked Rice (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding) Manager stated very large food delivery delivered and door was opened for extended period of time. Manager opened freezer door to allow walk-in cooler to quickly cool down. Retook temperatures in walk-in cooler and ranged from 41F -45F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: TCS foods in Walk-in cooler at 41F and below at callback. Observed Plantains at 49F on main flip top cooler. Manager stated he noticed cooler became unplugged approximately 30 minutes prior. Manager moved plantains to walk-in freezer to cool down quickly. Retemped at end of callback and plantains at 43F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mambos Cuban Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mambos Cuban Cafe on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mambos Cuban Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Mambos Cuban Cafe.
How does Mambos Cuban Cafe compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Mambos Cuban Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Mambos Cuban Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mambos Cuban Cafe have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mambos Cuban Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Mambos Cuban Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mambos Cuban Cafe is inspected around six times per year on average.
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