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1928 CUBAN BISTRO 5

122 S 8 ST, FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034

License #5501199

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84.8 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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1928 CUBAN BISTRO 5 in FERNANDINA BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 29, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 11 total violations — 3 critical, 2 major, 6 minor.

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  • Administrative complaint recommended
  • [03F-02-5] 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.
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill soiled with grease.
  • [53B-02-5] 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.
  • [22-20-5] 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.
  • [14-11-5] 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.
  • [12A-29-4] 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.
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