1928 Cuban Bistro 5 in Fernandina Beach
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122 S 8 St, Fernandina Beach, FL 320341928 Cuban Bistro 5 in Fernandina Beach has been inspected 12 times since 2023, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has recorded 55 total violations across this period, with recurring high-priority violations including employee health policy, handwashing procedures, proper cooking temperatures, and approved food sources. Employee health reporting violations appeared in at least four separate inspections, indicating a systemic compliance gap in communicating employee illness to management. High-priority violations were cited in six of the twelve inspections. On February 2, 2024, an inspector issued a warning after documenting multiple high-priority violations including employee health reporting, handwashing failures, approved food source violations, shell stock requirements, and parasite destruction. The most recent inspection on September 22, 2025 found 15 violations including multiple employee health policy and approved food source violations, yet the inspection was completed with no further action despite these findings.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
1928 Cuban Bistro 5 in Fernandina Beach: Comparison to Nassau County Averages
1928 Cuban Bistro 5 in Fernandina Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
1928 Cuban Bistro 5 in Fernandina Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was 1928 Cuban Bistro 5 in Fernandina Beach last inspected?
- 1928 Cuban Bistro 5 in Fernandina Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 29, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at 1928 Cuban Bistro 5 in Fernandina Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at 1928 Cuban Bistro 5 in Fernandina Beach are: Outer openings protected, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has 1928 Cuban Bistro 5 in Fernandina Beach had?
- 1928 Cuban Bistro 5 in Fernandina Beach has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of 1928 Cuban Bistro 5 in Fernandina Beach find?
- 1928 Cuban Bistro 5 in Fernandina Beach was most recently inspected on April 29, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has 1928 Cuban Bistro 5 in Fernandina Beach ever been shut down?
- No, 1928 Cuban Bistro 5 in Fernandina Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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