90 Miles From Cuba
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
64
Score
90 Miles From Cuba appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 19, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Compared to other Jacksonville restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
64
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm) on cook line. Operator added more water to dilute sanitizer. Retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cook line used to fill container with water. Discussed with operator. Employee finished filling container at triple sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored at triple sink. Employee labeled spray bottle of sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on shelf next to container of mustard. Operator removed sanitizer to properly store.
21-44-1
67
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator added quaternary sanitizer to water. Retested at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from grill soiled/ stained.
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean pots and pans in clean storage area not inverted. Operator inverted pots and pans. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
74
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer exceeding the maximum concentration 200ppm. Employee added water to solution Second test of solution 100ppm.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on preparation table next foods. Manager removed drink and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed stand alone cooler on cook line with soiled door gasket.
23-03-4
78
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed beans and rice at 121F cooling at 10:25am. Manager stated was pulled from stove around 8ish. Discussed with manager on cooling in shallow pans. Manager placed rice into two shallow pans and placed in freezer to quickly cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer buckets on cook line at 200ppm. Manager removed and remade buckets to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-15-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed establishment to not have employee health agreement forms. Reviewed and will provide copy of employee health agreement form again.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee to be expired Beatriz on 9-10-2022.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Manager no knowledge of Bi 6 Foodborne illnesses. I will provide copy of Big 6 Foodborne illnesses to establishment.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Manager unable to answer questions regarding eight food allergens. I will provide copy of Eight food Allergens to establishment again.
53A-16-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed establishment to not have written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. I will provide copy and email copy again to establishment.
11-27-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed stand alone cooler and freezer to have soiled handles. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean food containers to have old labels still on them. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
41
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bag of raw peppers stored in white freezer located near 3 compartment sink to be in a non food grade bag. Manager removed and stored in proper food grade bag. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Observed cooked brown rice at (51F - Cooling) in white refrigerator located in food storage area near 3 compartment sink . Manager stated rice was cooked yesterday and stored in refrigerator yesterday and in refrigerator ever since. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked brown rice at (51F - Cooling) in white refrigerator located in food storage area near 3 compartment sink . Manager stated rice was cooked yesterday and stored in refrigerator yesterday and in refrigerator ever since. See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket across from coffee machine to be at 200ppm plus. Manager added water to sanitizer to reach proper 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on cook line reach in cooler door handles to be soiled at entrance of kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean utensils stored in soiled kitchen drawers located under coffee machine
24-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Observed main cooler door gaskets to be soiled located at entrance of kitchen. 2. Observed door gaskets on flip top coolers on cook-line to be soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean dishes on clean drying rack in food storage to have old labels on containers.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on counter next to coffee machine. Manager removed and stored in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear container of sugar on counter next to coffee machine not labeled. Manager labeled sugar and placed back on counter
02D-01-5
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 90 Miles From Cuba last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 90 Miles From Cuba on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 90 Miles From Cuba?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 90 Miles From Cuba.
How does 90 Miles From Cuba compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
90 Miles From Cuba most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has 90 Miles From Cuba's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 90 Miles From Cuba have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at 90 Miles From Cuba means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is 90 Miles From Cuba inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 90 Miles From Cuba is inspected around two times per year on average.
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