1928 CUBAN BISTRO 5
122 S 8 ST · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-29-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled top edge of trash can with gloved hands then handled pan full of chicken and was about to started shredded chicken. Inspector coached employee on proper handwashing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands correctly. Also, employee at front counter picked up used glove off floor with bare hand and threw in trash then handled utensils to make customer coffee. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line, slice cheese (51F – Cold Holding). Cheese was placed in cooler this morning at open. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Butter in tub at front counter has no time marking. Employee stated butter was put out at 9 am and put time on container. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee employed for approximately 3 years has no proof of training. She stated she is in the middle of scheduling and going to take the test. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 4
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in mop sink room soiled with mold-like substance.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Wooden cutting board at front counter has deep cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Multiple gaskets on reach in coolers in establishment torn. Also, handle if flip top reach in cooler at front counter broken/missing.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill soiled with grease.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 4:24 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.