Cucina South in Fernandina Beach
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4828 First Coast Hwy, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034Cucina South in Fernandina Beach has been inspected 22 times since January 2022, accumulating 192 violations and averaging 8.7 violations per inspection—nearly 70% higher than the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been systematic and recurring: employee health policy violations appeared in at least 5 of the last 6 inspections, handwashing and food contact surface violations recurred across multiple inspections, and allergen awareness failures were cited in 2024 and 2025. The most recent inspection on February 12, 2026 identified 27 violations including 4 high-priority findings (employee health policy, handwashing, food contact surfaces, and consumer advisory failures), prompting an administrative complaint recommendation. The inspection before that on May 8, 2025 also resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation after 8 violations including 4 high-priority findings. A pattern of inspections resulting in "Administrative complaint recommended" dispositions across multiple inspections signals formal enforcement escalation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cucina South in Fernandina Beach: Comparison to Nassau County Averages
Cucina South in Fernandina Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Cucina South in Fernandina Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cucina South in Fernandina Beach last inspected?
- Cucina South in Fernandina Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 12, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Cucina South in Fernandina Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cucina South in Fernandina Beach are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Cucina South in Fernandina Beach had?
- Cucina South in Fernandina Beach has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cucina South in Fernandina Beach find?
- Cucina South in Fernandina Beach was most recently inspected on February 12, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Cucina South in Fernandina Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Cucina South in Fernandina Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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