The Cuban Place

9850 San Jose Blvd Suite 1, Jacksonville, FL 32257

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show eight inspections at The Cuban Place stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 2, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The Cuban Place scores about where you'd expect for a Jacksonville restaurant. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 2, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Dec 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jul 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flan 45° , 45°, 48° 48° Rice pudding 50°. 48°. 48°. Since last night. 7 packets.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Flan 45° , 45°, 48° 48° Rice pudding 50°. 48°. 48°. Since last night. 7 packets.

01B-02-5

Jul 21, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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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. Food prep employee plating Ready to eat foods with bus. Manager intervened.

09-01-4

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Chlorine at Dish Machine 0 ppm. Three compartment sink Quaternary ammonium 300 ppm set up. Service technician called during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-45-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.

13-07-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Dishwater from Dish Machine dried with cloth. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**

24-17-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.

23-24-4

Feb 14, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cut meats in shopping bags. Walk in cooler.

14-31-5

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. "Sterilite" style/brand non food grade containers used for food storage. direct contact with food. pork.

14-15-4

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.

11-26-1

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.

11-27-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.

23-24-4

Aug 17, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw eggs over ready to eat cooked vegetables in reach in cooler, and walk in cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Cracked egg with intact eggs in tray in : reach in cooler.

01B-14-4

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn gaskets to reach in cooler kitchen.

14-36-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Soiled employee apron on utensils rack. Dish machine line. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Cuban Place last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Cuban Place on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Cuban Place?

Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Cuban Place.

How does The Cuban Place compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

The Cuban Place most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has The Cuban Place's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Cuban Place have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Cuban Place 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 The Cuban Place inspected?

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

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