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90 MILES FROM CUBA

9938 BEACH BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32246 · 904-379-9281

Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2615592
Grade history
DEC 24
APR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheddar cheese,sliced cheese (46F-48F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler across from grill. Observed cheese stored higher than chill line of pans. Employee removed some cheese and placed in bottom of cooler to chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granulated substance stored in container on front counter not labeled. Employee stated it's sugar and label it
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator added quaternary tablets and retested at 200ppm.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over fish and shrimp in reach in freezer next to back kitchen entry door-not all products commercially packaged. Operator rearranged items in reach in freezer to properly store raw beef.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on white fridge in prep area and gasket on reach-in cooler across from grill torn/ in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket under front counter stored next to sealed containers of sauce. Also, sanitizer bucket stored next t to coffee equipment on front service line. Operator removed both sanitizer buckets to properly store.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm) at front service line. Operator added bleach and retested at 100ppm.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheddar cheese,sliced cheese (46F-48F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler across from grill. Observed cheese stored higher than chill line of pans. Employee removed some cheese and placed in bottom of cooler to chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker missing from threaded hose Bibb on left at mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed deflector plate and ice tray area in large ice machine soiled with pink like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup without a handle used to dispense sugar at front service area. Operator removed styrofoam cup.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm) on cook line. Operator added more water to dilute sanitizer. Retested at 100ppm.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cook line used to fill container with water. Discussed with operator. Employee finished filling container at triple sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored at triple sink. Employee labeled spray bottle of sanitizer.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on shelf next to container of mustard. Operator removed sanitizer to properly store.
Basic/21-44-1
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towels used in direct contact of cheese in reach-in cooler.
High priority/14-86-1
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on cart next to triple sink. Operator labeled spray bottle of cleaner.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Spatula in front drawer below food warmer melted handle.
Basic/14-11-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled. Employee cleaned microwave during this inspection.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Soap and bleach mixed together in sanitizer solution. Discussed with operator.
Basic/21-03-4
Apr 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator added quaternary sanitizer to water. Retested at 200ppm
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from grill soiled/ stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean pots and pans in clean storage area not inverted. Operator inverted pots and pans.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer exceeding the maximum concentration 200ppm. Employee added water to solution Second test of solution 100ppm.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on preparation table next foods. Manager removed drink and stored properly.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed stand alone cooler on cook line with soiled door gasket.
Basic/23-03-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.