THE CUBAN OF TACO
11219 LEM TURNER ROAD, Jacksonville FL 32218
Last inspected Oct 18, 2023 · 2 visits since October 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed nine live flies inside vehicle that are landing on food preparation surfaces, exteriors of containers with ready to eat foods, exterior packaging of ready to eat tortillas, and exteriors of to go containers.
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Inspection history
2 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed nine live flies inside vehicle that are landing on food preparation surfaces, exteriors of containers with ready to eat foods, exterior packaging of ready to eat tortillas, and exteriors of to go containers.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source. Person in Charge states water obtained for vehicle today comes from an outdoor faucet attached to a well. The owners of the property for the well do not have a well testing report to provide to show water is safe.
Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Person in Charge used green garden hose for water.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In chest reach in freezer, raw beef stored on top of ready to eat french fries. Items moved and stored correctly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler, raw beef stored over ready to eat green peepers. Items moved and stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Near flat top grill on counter, rice, pork, chicken, and beef 67F. Items placed out approximately 30 minutes prior. Items moved to reach in cooler to cool.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked by soda cooler. Cooler moved.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink has no towels. Towels provided.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Both door and service window open with live flies present inside vehicle. Door and window closed.
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.