MAMBOS CUBAN CAFE
MAMBOS CUBAN CAFE in JACKSONVILLE has 17 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.0/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 17 reports on file
13770 BEACH BLVD STE 9
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 17 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/2/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13622212
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
1/29/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13511239
Follow-up Inspection Required4 high, 4 int, 13 basic
- 22-20-5: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
- 14-01-5: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
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple ceiling tiles missing near water heater area and in service station in back dining area.
- 36-34-5: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
- 14-74-7: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
- 12B-07-4: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
- 14-11-5: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
- 08B-38-4: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
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed an accumulation of debris on shelf below grill. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box with wrapped cutlery stored on floor next to reach in freezer in back dining area.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach-in cooler across from grill. Repeat Violation
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed parsley stored above ready to eat onions in walk-in-cooler.
- 02D-01-5: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
- 03D-02-5: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.
- 01B-36-5: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.
- 03A-02-5: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
- 29-42-4: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
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice deflector plate in large ice machine soiled. Repeat Violation
- 31B-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-03-4: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
- 41-17-4: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
9/5/2025· 6mo ago
Visit ID: 13510704
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
9/3/2025· 6mo ago
Visit ID: 10929431
Follow-up Inspection Required5 high, 6 int, 7 basic
- 22-20-5: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
- 36-34-5: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.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple reach-in cooler doors and reach-in cooler drawers on cook line gaskets torn. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Two containers of oil stored next to shelf with single use to go items. Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between reach-in coolers across from grill. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4: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
- 29-49-6: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.
- 41-07-4: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
- 12A-17-4: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.
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found One flying insect observed in bar area.
- 03A-02-5: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
- 29-42-4: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
- 22-02-4: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
- 31A-11-4: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
- 31B-02-4: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-03-4: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
- 53B-03-5: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. 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
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored in bar area. Operator labeled cleaner. Corrected On-Site
2/27/2025· 1y ago
Visit ID: 10786053
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high
- 03A-02-5: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
2/24/2025· 1y ago
Visit ID: 10784222
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 1 basic
- 14-74-7: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
- 03A-02-5: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
2/20/2025· 1y ago
Visit ID: 10778475
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 1 basic
- 14-74-7: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
- 03A-02-5: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**
2/12/2025· 1y ago
Visit ID: 8731981
Follow-up Inspection Required4 high, 4 int, 8 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - 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
- 14-74-7: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
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Lid missing from waste receptacle in women's restroom.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach-in cooler drawers below grill torn/ in disrepair. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - 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
- 10-17-4: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. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters in hood above grill and fryer area soiled.
- 06-01-5:Basic - 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
- 01B-36-5: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. cooked beef (48-55F - Cooling) chef stated beef was cooked last night. Beef did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. Stop sale.
- 01B-02-5:High 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-02-5: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
- 29-42-4: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.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - 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-02-4:Intermediate - 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-03-4:Intermediate - 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-03-5: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. One employee food safety training certificates is from an unapproved source. Annabel has food handler certificate from servsafe- safestaff not included on certificate.
9/5/2024· 1y 6mo ago
Visit ID: 8879445
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high
- 03A-02-5: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**
9/4/2024· 1y 6mo ago
Visit ID: 8871104
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 2 int, 7 basic
- 22-20-5: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.
- 36-36-4: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
- 24-08-4: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
- 14-11-5: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
- 08B-38-4: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
- 10-17-4: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
- 06-01-5: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.
- 03A-02-5: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
- 22-02-4: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
- 31A-11-4: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
4/3/2024· 1y 11mo ago
Visit ID: 8645123
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
4/2/2024· 1y 11mo ago
Visit ID: 8643270
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 1 basic
- 14-74-7: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
- 03A-02-5: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
3/29/2024· 1y 11mo ago
Visit ID: 8642246
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 1 basic
- 14-74-7: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**
- 03A-02-5: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**
3/28/2024· 1y 11mo ago
Visit ID: 8510943
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 1 int, 8 basic
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles missing in kitchen and prep areas Repeat Violation
- 14-74-7: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
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in oven next to grill. Operator cleaned up and discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4: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
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach-in cooler drawers below grill torn.
- 08B-38-4: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
- 10-17-4: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
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk-in-cooler soiled, Repeat Violation
- 01B-02-5: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.
- 03A-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
- 22-02-4: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.
11/28/2023· 2y 3mo ago
Visit ID: 8513228
Follow-up Inspection Required1 int
- 53B-03-5: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
9/29/2023· 2y 5mo ago
Visit ID: 8510770
Follow-up Inspection Required1 int
- 53B-03-5: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**
9/27/2023· 2y 5mo ago
Visit ID: 8353333
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 1 int, 7 basic
- 22-20-5: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
- 12B-02-4: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
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of food in freezer stored on floor. Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4: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
- 31B-04-4: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
- 23-03-4: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
- 06-01-5: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**
- 01B-02-5: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
- 03A-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
- 53B-03-5: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