1928 CUBAN BISTRO 5
122 S 8 ST · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-17-4High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee at front counter washed hands for approximately three (3) seconds. Person in Charge coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Breakers missing on both outside faucets (one out front and one in back). **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ During inspection, four (4) employees working and none are certified food managers.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at front counter. Towels provided. **Corrected On-Site**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment plans on file are from previous establishment. Current layout of establishment does not reflect plans on file (including outdoor storage area with reach in coolers and reach in freezers). **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at front counter. Soap provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 5
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2023. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. No drain plug for green dumpster in parking area. Person in Charge states they will call dumpster company to obtain. **Corrective Action Taken**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in two reach in cooler/freezers in outside storage area.
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection could not be provided.
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit door by restrooms does not self close (closer detached).
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 1:03 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.