Havana-jax Cafe in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

2578 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 322073666
Overview

Havana-Jax Cafe in Jacksonville has accumulated 208 violations across 26 inspections since 2017, averaging 8 per visit. The facility has never been shut down but shows a pattern of repeated enforcement: administrative complaints were recommended in three separate years (2023, 2024, 2026), with high-priority violations cited in nine of the last fourteen inspections. Consumer advisory and food contact surface violations are the most frequently cited issues. Recent inspections show compliance is episodic, with violations followed by callback visits that are marked complied.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

26Inspections
208Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Havana-jax Cafe in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 8 violations / inspection 8 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg 6.27 violations / inspection 6.27 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Duval County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Havana-jax Cafe in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)

— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections32 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections29 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Havana-jax Cafe in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Havana-jax Cafe in Jacksonville last inspected?
Havana-jax Cafe in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 18, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Havana-jax Cafe in Jacksonville?
The most frequently cited violations at Havana-jax Cafe in Jacksonville are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Havana-jax Cafe in Jacksonville had?
Havana-jax Cafe in Jacksonville has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Havana-jax Cafe in Jacksonville find?
Havana-jax Cafe in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on March 18, 2026 with 15 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has Havana-jax Cafe in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
No, Havana-jax Cafe in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.

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