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CUBAN PLACE

9850 SAN JOSE BLVD SUITE 1, Jacksonville FL 32257 · 904.862-6127

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

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats70
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2614919
Grade history
JUL 24
DEC 24
OCT 25
FEB 26
JUN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found One fly in rear dry goods.
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jun 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl in front Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Silverware under soap dispensers. Frontline. By manger.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans : dry rack.
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation
Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Silverware polished with cloth but no gloves. Employee put on gloves.
Basic/24-17-4/Corrected On-Site
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Utensils in poor condition. Cracked wooden cutting board. Moved by manager.
Basic/14-12-4/Corrective Action Taken
The state's own report →
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Bulk food containers used for rice storage.
High priority/14-15-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage container on prep table. Moved by manager.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in freezer loose.
Basic/14-36-5
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans : dry rack.
Basic/16-46-4
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found One fly in rear dry goods.
High priority/35A-02-7
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. "Sterilite" style/brand non food grade containers used for food storage. direct contact with food. walk in cooler.
High priority/14-15-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at Hand Wash Sink near Three compartment sink. Replaced by manger.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at frontline. Marked by manger. Table cleaner.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Loose Walk in freezer insulation. Loose reach in cooler insulation. Kitchen
Basic/14-36-5/Repeat Violation
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic Thank you bags used to sore foods in reach in freezer.
High priority/14-31-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at frontline. Marked by manger.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Loose / torn gaskets to. Reach in cooler kitchen and walk in freezer.
Basic/14-36-5/Repeat Violation
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. "Sterilite" style/brand non food grade containers used for food storage. direct contact with food. walk in cooler. Rice.
High priority/14-15-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at men's restroom dispenser.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in flour bag. Dry goods.
Basic/14-01-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Minor ice build up around walk in freezer door frame.
Basic/14-69-4
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Flan 45°, 45°, 48° 48° Rice pudding 50°. 48°. 48°. Since last night. 7 packets.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flan 45°, 45°, 48° 48° Rice pudding 50°. 48°. 48°. Since last night. 7 packets.
High priority/03A-02-5
Jul 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Food prep employee plating Ready to eat foods with bus. Manager intervened.
High priority/09-01-4
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Chlorine at Dish Machine 0 ppm. Three compartment sink Quaternary ammonium 300 ppm set up. Service technician called during inspection.
High priority/22-45-4/Corrective Action Taken
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Basic/23-24-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
Basic/13-07-4
Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Dishwater from Dish Machine dried with cloth. Manager intervened.
Basic/24-17-4/Corrective Action Taken

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.