1928 Cuban Bistro
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
86
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at 1928 Cuban Bistro stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 10, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jacksonville restaurant scores 74. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Establishment probe thermometer at 20° in ice water. Inspector intervened and assisted in recalibrating stem probe thermometers. **Corrected On-Site**
05-06-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
13-07-4
86
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle , disinfectant , next to cleaned cups on rear rack. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Uncovered sugar container at frontline close to soap dispenser. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.bowl as scoop in dry rice. Rear storage.
14-01-5
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Cracked cracked container lid. Cooler.
14-12-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle touching ice. Frontline ice bin. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
70
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items in 2 door cooler by kitchen entrance. Cooked rice : 50°. Cooked ground beef 48°. Cooked pork : 50°. Cooked brown rice 57°. Items made yesterday through Sunday. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in rear kitchen area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Items in 2 door cooler by kitchen entrance. Cooked rice : 50°. Cooked ground beef 48°. Cooked pork : 50°. Cooked brown rice 57°. Items made yesterday through Sunday. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked foods in large, stacked pans . (Items in 2 door cooler by kitchen entrance. Cooked rice : 50°. Cooked ground beef 48°. Cooked pork : 50°. Cooked brown rice 57°. Items made yesterday through Sunday.)
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Establishment probe thermometer at 15° in ice water. Second thermometer at 20° in ice water. (Inspector assisted in recalibrating one thermometer. ) **Corrective Action Taken**
05-07-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
50
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment adding hood system where "portable cooking equipment" is in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: At today's callback : time needed to fix. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: At today's callback : no plans submitted. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment adding hood system where "portable cooking equipment" is in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: At today's callback : time needed to fix. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Jul 10, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Food service employee put on gloves without washing hands after handling soiled equipment. Inspector intervened. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Food service employee entered from rear door then engaged in food preparation activity without washing hands. Inspector intervened. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked pork at 47° (overnight temperatures) in reach in cooler. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pork at 47° (overnight temperatures) in reach in cooler. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment adding hood system where "portable cooking equipment" is in kitchen area. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
47
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Dead insects in bottom of reach in freezer. Kitchen. Per Person In Charge , recent pest service. **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non food grade bags , shopping bags, used for holding lettuce. Frontline cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. The following items in kitchen cooler: (Overnight temperatures ) : Cooked pork 49°. 49°. 50°. 50° Cooked rice 52°. 50°. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. The following items in kitchen cooler: (Overnight temperatures ) : Cooked pork 49°. 49°. 50°. 50° Cooked rice 52°. 50°. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Food prep employee handled soiled equipment then engaged in food preparation activity without washing hands or changing gloves. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Over stacked, over filled , covered , pans of cooked food during cooling **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Food service employee unaware of correct cold holding and hot holding temperatures as required. Inspector informed employee. (41° for cold holding. 135° for hot holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bag of frozen chicken in kitchen Hand wash sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Gallon of milk stored in frontline Hand wash sink. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment has no Quaternary ammonium test strips available.
16-37-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bag of Frozen chicken thawing in kitchen Hand wash sink. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Minor Gap at base of rear door. (Daylight visible ) **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souffle cup used as scoop in shredded cheese in make table/Reach in cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-01-5
25
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two tiny flies in rear kitchen area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Vegetables in shopping bags in cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Boiled eggs 47°. Garbanzo beans. 48°. Placed earlier this morning per Person In Charge. Moved to another cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food container in frontline Hand wash sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at rear exit door. Daylight visible. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Frontline make table cooler not holding foods to 41° or below. Boiled eggs 47°. Garbanzo beans. 48°.
14-74-7
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Food containers under soap dispenser at frontline. Moved by manager.
08B-36-4
45
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any employee training available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: At todays callback : 4 food service employees onsite with no certified food manger present. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/ 4 food service employees onsite with no certified food manger present. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: At todays callback : no proof of any employee training available. **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
82
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 1928 Cuban Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 1928 Cuban Bistro on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 1928 Cuban Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 1928 Cuban Bistro.
How does 1928 Cuban Bistro compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
1928 Cuban Bistro most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has 1928 Cuban Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 1928 Cuban Bistro have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 1928 Cuban Bistro means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is 1928 Cuban Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 1928 Cuban Bistro is inspected around four times per year on average.
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