Mayeyas Cuban Food

12870 Ne Jacksonville Rd, Anthony, FL 32617
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
39
Score
High Risk

Going back to 2023, Mayeyas Cuban Food has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 13, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to seven violations.

“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 72, which Mayeyas Cuban Food's 39 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

6
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Grill cleaner stored next to clean utensils in sink next to hand washing sink. Manager moved grill cleaner beneath sink. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed two flies in kitchen.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled bottle of bleach and proceeded to handle to go containers without changing gloves and washing hands. Employee changed gloves and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cut onions in reach-in cooler across from hand washing sink. Manager placed chicken on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork in reach-in cooler across from hand washing sink. Manager stated pork cooked the previous morning. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
05-08-4
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee chewing gum on cook line.
12B-09-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee bottle of water stored in reach-in freezer next to back door.
08B-49-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper on shelEstablishment observed having rooms or apartments occupied with customers with an expired license next to prep reach-in cooler.
35B-02-4
39
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler across from hand washing sink: ham (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated ham placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved ham to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs stored over tomatoes in reach-in cooler across from hand washing sink. Manager moved eggs o bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched hair and proceeded to handle to go container without washing hands.
12A-25-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ladle stored in pan of standing water next to back door. **Repeat Violation**
10-05-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open container of milk in reach-in cooler across from hand washing sink. Manager stated milk was opened three days earlier.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pans stain hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Manager removed pans during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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. No license number on outside of vehicle.
50-04-4
43
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over milk
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pots and pans stored in hand wash sink **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon ladle stored in standing water at 90°F
10-07-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce ( omato ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( drinks) in reach in cooler
08B-17-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. No self closing mechanism on door to food truck
35B-03-4
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. MFDV does not have license number displayed on the outside of the vehicle in figures 2 inches of higher.
50-04-4
64
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items and cold holding temperatures in the reach-in Cooler: Milk (50F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding) Manager advised that both items had been out in the past 30 minutes and were cooling down. Ambient Temperature 41F
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee handled ice for a fruit smoothie with her bare hands, without washing hands and putting on clean gloves. Discussed with Manager .
09-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Fire extinguisher in hand wash sink
31A-09-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plastic eating utensils with food contact surface upward and not protected
24-05-4
64
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Aug 3, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mayeyas Cuban Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mayeyas Cuban Food on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mayeyas Cuban Food?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mayeyas Cuban Food.

Has Mayeyas Cuban Food's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mayeyas Cuban Food have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Mayeyas Cuban Food 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.

How often is Mayeyas Cuban Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mayeyas Cuban Food is inspected around two times per year on average.