EL CUBANO JAX
720 KING ST, Jacksonville FL 32204 · 9046831431
Last inspected Jul 2, 2025 · 8 visits since August 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Establishment operating with no potable running water. No running water on mfdv. Establishment is not open and operating.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2020039623 | Jul 27, 2020 | Sep 10, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with clear solution. Manager labeled spray bottle
Equipment in poor repair. Crack in window
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black mold like substance on white reach in freezer gasket.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut marks on cutting on flip top table
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap in hood system
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black mold like substance on white reach in freezer gasket
Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water nozzle on hand wash sink is in disrepair
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service food containers stored on floor
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Establishment operating with no potable running water. No running water, employee filled water during inspection
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2024
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white Stained cutting board
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at hand sink
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial hair preparing food without a beard guard
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in white reach in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on exterior of cooking equipment Gasket soiled on white reach in freezer
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Establishment operating with no potable running water. No running water on mfdv. Establishment is not open and operating.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on cooks line
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bottle I'd sanitizer stored in hand wash sink
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Small gap in hood system
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service food pans stored not inverted
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/ Manager certification expired 7/25/23
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2023
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/ Manager certification expired 7/25/23
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Not date marking on beer cheese sauce stored in reach in cooler.
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.