CUCINA SOUTH
4828 FIRST COAST HWY · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. One (1) live fly observed on cook line in kitchen.
29-37-4High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at triple sink.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored on counter of cook line in kitchen. Bottle moved and stored correctly. On shelf below prep table in kitchen, can of insecticide stored next to clean cutting boards and bowls. Can moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Breaker missing on outside faucet on back side of building where green hose is attached. Chef states he will purchase breaker. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in kitchen are soiled/stained.
Basic 9
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In walk in cooler, pan used to scoop marinara sauce.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One (1) dead roach on floor in bar. Dead roach discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment in kitchen. Floor in bar. Floor in upstairs storage area. Floor in non-working pizza oven area. Walls under dish area. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall under dish area.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer outside near walk in cooler. Chest freezer in pizza oven room. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Outside back door near walk in cooler, white chest freezer shows rust. In kitchen across from cook line, shelf below prep table shows rust.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil containers on top shelf in upstairs storage area. Containers inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cook line near rear exit.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In upstairs storage area, bulk container of sugar not labeled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:00 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.