Cuban Mambo

2020 Sw Hwy 484, Ocala, FL 34473

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Cuban Mambo, the earliest from 2023. Cuban Mambo was last inspected on Feb 28, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Among Ocala restaurants, the typical score is 78; Cuban Mambo is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

May 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw shell eggs on shelf over bottled water. Moved to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-11-5

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes on shelf over bottles of water. All were moved. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Oct 26, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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. Missing for two current employees. **Warning**

53B-01-5

May 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach-in cooler, raw beef above cooked ground beef, employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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. **Repeat Violation**

11-26-1

Jan 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cuban Mambo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cuban Mambo on file is from Feb 28, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Cuban Mambo compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Cuban Mambo most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.

Has Cuban Mambo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cuban Mambo have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cuban Mambo 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 Cuban Mambo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cuban Mambo is inspected around three times per year on average.

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