Cuba Bistro in Merritt Island
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233 Crockett Blvd, Merritt Island, FL 32953Cuba Bistro in Merritt Island has recorded 21 inspections with 235 total violations between 2022 and March 2026, averaging 11.2 violations per inspection—more than double the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been consistent across the record, with employee health policy violations, handwashing facility violations, and consumer advisory violations appearing repeatedly. Most recent inspections show continued high-priority findings: the November 2025 routine inspection documented multiple handwashing facility and consumer advisory violations, and the March 2026 inspection cited employee health policy and reporting violations and resulted in a Warning Issued disposition.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cuba Bistro in Merritt Island: Comparison to Brevard County Averages
Cuba Bistro in Merritt Island: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— 2 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Partial· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections28 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Cuba Bistro in Merritt Island: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cuba Bistro in Merritt Island last inspected?
- Cuba Bistro in Merritt Island was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 23, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Cuba Bistro in Merritt Island?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cuba Bistro in Merritt Island are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Cuba Bistro in Merritt Island had?
- Cuba Bistro in Merritt Island has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cuba Bistro in Merritt Island find?
- Cuba Bistro in Merritt Island was most recently inspected on March 23, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Cuba Bistro in Merritt Island ever been shut down?
- No, Cuba Bistro in Merritt Island 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.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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