CUBAN PIZZERIA

CUBAN PIZZERIA maintains a 2.0/5 food safety rating based on 6 health department inspections in JACKSONVILLE. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file

University Boulevard South

Jacksonville, Florida, 32216

Englewood

Duval County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)

Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/9/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13538234

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 10 basic

36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over reach in cooler and reach in freezer in dining area
36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In men's restroom
12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored on prep table
13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on front line preparing food with bracelet on wrist
14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler with torn gasket
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of flour stored on floor in kitchen
10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil's stored in 110F standing water
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of flat top grill with grease build up. Hood filters with grease build up
42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket not hinged
02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container under prep area with white granulated substance. Employee stated it's sugar
12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook employee pulling up pants while wearing gloves and return to handling food with same gloved hands without washing hands
08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over prep cut onions in bottom reach in cooler. Employee properly stored Corrected On-Site
12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handling cash transactions and the returning to prepare food without washing hands first.

10/2/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10931133

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 6 basic

36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over reach in freezer and reach in cooler in dining area
13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with watch on wrist Repeat Violation
14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler with torn gasket
22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior microwave on cook line with food debris
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler with soiled gasket Repeat Violation
02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdered substance stored in container on cook line. Employee label it flour. Corrected On-Site
12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touching hair and using personal phone and then went back to preparing food without washing hands

1/17/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8871658

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 6 basic

13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist Repeat Violation
36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cook line cooking equipment
10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza paddle stored on top of soiled oven
10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil's on front counter at 112F.
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer soiled
29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At mop sink leaking faucet
53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 food handler employees preparing food with no certified manager present
48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Stored near restroom in hallway

8/26/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8772746

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 5 basic

36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles over reach in coolers in dining area Repeat Violation
12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in kitchen area
13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil jug on floor in kitchen area
05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In double door glass reach in cooler in dining area
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Uncooked prep pan cheese pizza (81-81F - Cold Holding), stored on speed rack in kitchen, prep 15 mins ago as per employee. Discussed placing on Time and put on paperwork Corrected On-Site
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee cleaning soiled towel in front line hand wash sink

1/23/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8485237

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int, 4 basic

36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over reach in cooler next to restroom area Repeat Violation
40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee Bluetooth speaker stored on top of microwave on cook line
10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use utensils stored in 61F standing water on front line Repeat Violation
02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granulated substance stored in pan not labeled on front line. Employee label it sugar Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce in bottom front line reach in cooler. Employee properly stored Corrected On-Site
03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked porked (61F - Hot Holding), stored in pan on front line, place there around 1pm after cooking as per employee for 4 hours but operator has not time mark and no paperwork. Gave Time/Temperature Control for Safety (Potentially Hazardous) Foods during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 food handler employees working with no certified manager present
53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Operator has multiple employees training certificates incomplete missing date of birth. Also operator has some employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

8/28/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8371900

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 4 basic

36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In back hall way area near bathroom over reach in coolers and freezer Repeat Violation
10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water at 75F at front line. Employee discarded water Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of double door glass reach in cooler with soiled interior
02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granulated substance on front counter not labeled. Employee stated it's sugar
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Slice cheese (47F - Cold Holding), stored inside flip top reach in cooler on front line, place there approximately 1 hour ago as per employee and was left out. Employee closed lid **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Multiple employee training certificates missing date of birth