1928 CUBAN BISTRO 8
501 RIVERSIDE AVE STE 107, Jacksonville FL 32202 · 305-244-5413
Last inspected Feb 10, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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. No written procedures provided, emailed manager clean up procedures
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shrimp over corn in reach in freezer, employee properly stored food items
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking in walk in cooler into large pan
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Orange powdery substance stored with dry seasonings not labeled. Employee labeled container curry seasoning
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (62F - Cold Holding) cut lettuce was stored in a holding unit that was turned off. Per employee food items were in cooler for 3 hours. Employee turned on cooler during inspection
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of bleach stored on shelf with clean dishes, employee properly stored bleach
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. No written procedures provided, emailed manager clean up procedures
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof provided for new employee. Emailed manager employee reporting form
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of tongs touching shredded carrots on prep line, employee properly stored tongs
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No manager certification provided
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No manager certification provided
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small clear bowl used to scoop salad toppings, employee removed clear bowl
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One co2 tank not secured, employee secured co2 tank
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut marks on long white cutting board
Equipment in poor repair. Leak in walk in cooler
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked Ice bucket
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black debris on Walk in cooler gasket
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meat thawing in prep sink
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