Cuban Food Palace
Last inspected: Jul 26, 2023
4
Score
Public records currently show only two inspections for Cuban Food Palace. On Jul 26, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 26, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 30 violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.
Cuban Food Palace's latest score of 4 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
2
Inspections
15
Critical latest
7
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
15 critical violations. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 30 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sunscreen bottle stored on shelf next to season and clean equipment at ware washing area. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Peeled plantains stored inside non-food grade bags inside food truck and also inside non-approved commissary reach in freezer at salon **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Missing back flow preventer at attached pvc pipe to the non food grade water hose which is connected to food truck to receive fresh water **Warning**
29-04-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator license expired June 1, 2023. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Employees personal raw pork food in container stored over public soda cans in upright reach in cooler on food truck. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 4 trays of cooked meat empanadas stored in single door upright reach in cooler in food truck. Owner stated was purchased from lady who makes them but unable to provide proof of invoice, address, contact information or license establishment. Stop sale issued Observed 2 containers of cooked pork stored in single door upright reach in cooler on food truck as per owner that was prepared and cooked at home and place on food truck to be served to public. Stop sale issued **Warning**
01B-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef and slice cheese (47-51F - Cold Holding), in upright single door reach in cooler food truck. Employee stated in and out of unit. Employee keeping unit door closed **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer at attached pvc pipe to the non food grade water hose which is connected to food truck to receive fresh water **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee washing dishes and handling clean equipments without washing hands **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee using personal cell phone and touching ear piece and continue to prepare and touch food with gloves on hands without washing hands **Warning**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed 2 containers of cooked pork stored in single door upright reach in cooler on food truck as per owner that was prepared and cooked at home and place on food truck to be served to public. Stop sale issued **Admin Complaint**
01A-03-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee not sanitizing equipment's after washing and rinse and placing away for storage. Owner stated they didn't have any bleach and forgot to purchase **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed 4 trays of cooked meat empanadas stored in single door upright reach in cooler in food truck. Owner stated was purchased from lady who makes them but unable to provide proof of invoice, address, contact information or license establishment. Stop sale issued **Admin Complaint**
01A-05-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 5 live flying insect inside food truck on counter top and ware washing area and clean equipments. Service window is left open when not serving customers. Reviewed with owner Service window not kept closed when not actually serving a customer. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle conducted food preparation, food storage or other food activity in a private home. See stop sale. Owner stated on phone call that she has reach in cooler/ freezer at home and dry storage Owner owns salon where food truck is parked and uses as commissary and observed food being stored in reach in freezer and dry storage inside building which is unapproved commissary. Reviewed with operator A PRIVATE RESIDENCE CANNOT BE UTILIZED TO PREPARE, COOK OR STORE FOOD. Owner is aware that all these items will need to be stored inside food truck or an approved commissary. **Admin Complaint**
01A-04-4
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. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bag of ice stored inside hand wash sink. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Owner on the phone stated has manager certification but unable to provide and no other certified manager employed at this establishment **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink. Employee provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Discussed and provided the Employee Health Reporting Agreement form during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed employee not sanitizing equipment's after washing and rinse and placing away for storage. Owner stated they didn't have any bleach and forgot to purchase **Warning**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Owner stated on phone call that she has reach in cooler/ freezer at home and dry storage Owner owns salon where food truck is parked during inspection and uses as commissary and observed food being stored in reach in freezer and dry storage inside building which is unapproved commissary. Reviewed with operator A PRIVATE RESIDENCE CANNOT BE UTILIZED TO PREPARE, COOK OR STORE FOOD. Owner is aware that all these items will need to be stored inside food truck or an approved commissary. **Warning**
51-22-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees personal raw pork food in container stored over public soda cans in upright reach in cooler on food truck. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple dry storage foods stored on floor in side Food Truck and inside non approve commissary on site next to food truck at salon
08B-38-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Mobile has no license number displayed on unit
50-04-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed approximately 5 live flying insect inside food truck on counter top and ware washing area and clean equipments. Service window is left open when not serving customers. Reviewed with owner Service window not kept closed when not actually serving a customer.
35B-14-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed approximately 5 live flying insect inside food truck on counter top and ware washing area and clean equipments. Service window is left open when not serving customers. Reviewed with owner Service window not kept closed when not actually serving a customer. **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under hand wash sink when water is running and turned on.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple containers of white powdered substance not label on shelf at ware wash area. Employee stated it's sugar
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored inside multiple unlabeled white powdered containers at ware washing area
14-01-5
4
Jan 9, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cuban Food Palace last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cuban Food Palace on file is from Jul 26, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.
How does Cuban Food Palace compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Cuban Food Palace most recently scored 4 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Cuban Food Palace's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cuban Food Palace have averaged around 30 violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cuban Food Palace means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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