CUBAN PIZZERIA
4347-2 UNIVERSITY BLVD S, Jacksonville FL 32216 · 904-616-8220
Last inspected Feb 9, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2016048992 | Oct 18, 2016 | Dec 14, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
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
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
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.
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
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Ceiling tile missing. In men's restroom
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored on prep table
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
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler with torn gasket
Food stored on floor. Bag of flour stored on floor in kitchen
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil's stored in 110F standing water
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
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket not hinged
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
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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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
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
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with watch on wrist
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler with torn gasket
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior microwave on cook line with food debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler with soiled gasket
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.
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cook line cooking equipment
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza paddle stored on top of soiled oven
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil's on front counter at 112F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer soiled
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At mop sink leaking faucet
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
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee cleaning soiled towel in front line hand wash sink
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles over reach in coolers in dining area
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in kitchen area
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist
Food stored on floor. Case of oil jug on floor in kitchen area
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In double door glass reach in cooler in dining area
Jan 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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
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
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
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
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over reach in cooler next to restroom area
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
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use utensils stored in 61F standing water on front line
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
Aug 28, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Multiple employee training certificates missing date of birth
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
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
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of double door glass reach in cooler with soiled interior
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
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.