HAVANA-JAX CAFE

dba HAVANA-JAX INC

About this restaurant

Havana-Jax Cafe is a seating restaurant located at 2578 Atlantic Boulevard in Jacksonville with a capacity of 326 seats. The establishment operates as a Cuban restaurant and offers dine-in, outdoor seating, and pickup options. According to available information, the restaurant typically operates from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily and can be reached at (904) 399-0609.

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F

Food Safety Grade

Poor

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
2578 ATLANTIC BLVD
JACKSONVILLE, FL 322073666
Phone
(904)399-0609
DBPR District
District 5 — Jacksonville (licenses expire June)
County (Region Code)
Columbia (code 12)
Seating
326 seats

License

License Number
SEA2611412
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Jun 1, 2027
Last Inspection
Mar 18, 2026
Date Result Expand
Mar 18, 2026
Administrative complaint recommended

Violations Found

H · V02 ×2
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V13
Parasite destruction
Parasite destruction procedures not followed
H · V14 ×2
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V16 ×2
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
H · V21 ×2
Time as control
Time as a public health control not properly used
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
I · V29
Proper sewage disposal
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V32
Proper sanitizing
Improper sanitizing solution or procedures
B · V53
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food Visit ID: 13528109 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Sep 25, 2025
Callback
Call Back - Complied

No violation details recorded for this inspection.

Class: Food Visit ID: 13527698 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Sep 23, 2025
Warning Issued

Violations Found

H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V06
Handwashing facilities
Inadequate handwashing facilities
H · V08 ×2
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V14 ×2
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V16 ×2
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
H · V27
Correct procedures
Required procedures for specialized processes not followed
I · V29
Proper sewage disposal
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V41 ×2
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
B · V50
Adequate lighting
Inadequate lighting in food preparation/storage areas
Class: Food Visit ID: 10951168 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food