Fernandina Beach, Nassau County

HOLA CUBAN CAFE CORP

31 S 5 ST, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
May 20, 2026
City
Fernandina Beach
County
Nassau
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 24587810

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Breakfast empanadas 45f pork empanadas 48f made5-17 in reach in cooler/freezer combo but ambient 41f, cooler door left ajar Corrective Action Taken

05-08-4

Detail 24587808

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

22-38-5

Detail 24587807

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Manager sent employee to purchase sanitizer Corrective Action Taken

12B-13-4

Detail 24587809

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened personal water bottle in glass cooler up front not properly separated, removed Corrected On-Site

Nov 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

40-06-5

Detail 24234170

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and keys above prep table over reach in cooler in kitchen area near souflee cups. Employee moved phone and keys to appropriate location. Employee had tools on bottom of prep table in ware wash area near food prep equipment,operator moved items to designated area ** Corrected On-Site**

36-17-5

Detail 24234167

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles at entrance to ware wash area and on cook line are cracked/ in disrepair. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 24234166

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed rice scoop handle laying in rice, in container on prep table on cook line. Employee moved handle so it was no longer laying In the food. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 24234168

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Single serve bags in box on floor under prep table in kitchen area. Employee moved box off floor. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 24234165

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed Wet wash cloth that was not in use laying on cutting board on prep table in kitchen area. Employee moved rag to bucket in triple sink area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

48-04-4

Detail 24234169

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed Propane tank in ware wash area by food prep table. Owner placed propane tank outside. Corrected On-Site

Apr 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

41-10-4

Detail 23696844

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In back prep area, two bottles of cleaning chemicals stored on small shelf above containers of oil. Chemicals moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23696848

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In flip top cooler in kitchen, container of cooked pork prepared four (4) days prior has no date. Employee dated product. Corrected On-Site

36-51-4

Detail 23696852

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Both front and back railings for stairs are loose. Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 23696850

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean hotel pans stored on top of convection oven not inverted. Employee inverted pans. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 23696851

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach in cooler near front counter, gallon of employee chocolate milk not identified or segregated. Manager identified and segregated milk. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 23696847

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen. Repeat Violation

14-47-4

Detail 23696845

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Hardware drill use with mixer head for food service is not easily cleanable.

23-03-4

Detail 23696846

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of cabinets at front counter. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 23696849

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet white cloth stored on counter by espresso machine at front counter.

Nov 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

29-34-4

Detail 23358706

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on outside faucet on patio where black hose is attached.

13-06-4

Detail 23358709

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee at front counter making drinks and serving food items.

11-27-4

Detail 23358711

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea). Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23358710

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In kitchen by flip top cooler, white cutting board is stained/soiled.

36-51-4

Detail 23358713

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Outside railing for stairs to patio is loose and poses safety hazard.

36-17-5

Detail 23358708

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles cracked/missing in kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 23358707

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of cabinets at front counter.

25-05-4

Detail 23358712

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single use trays on cook line are not inverted. Single use trays at front counter are not inverted. Cars of single use cups on floor at front counter. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 22670398

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

53B-02-5

Detail 22670395

Intermediate - 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. Young cook in kitchen

14-09-4

Detail 22670396

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 22670397

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In white freezer cooler combo. Manger placed in thermometer Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 22670394

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single serving containers not inverted Repeat Violation

Sep 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-09-4

Detail 22330060

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make table

05-09-4

Detail 22330059

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

25-06-4

Detail 22330058

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.

Jan 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

02C-02-5

Detail 21715378

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pulled pork cooked from Wednesday

Jul 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

12B-07-4

Detail 21200718

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on prep area

25-05-4

Detail 21200716

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Lids stored on floor near front door

25-06-4

Detail 21200717

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Red and white trays next to handsink, not inverted

Jan 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31B-02-4

Detail 20787467

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink behind register, employee refilled Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 20787466

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler in dish area also reach in cooler next to bread press.

25-05-4

Detail 20787465

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases Of cups stored on floor behind register. Cases of lids stored on floor near window next to bread press.

Jul 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-09-4

Detail 20374308

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooler in kitchen

08B-49-4

Detail 20374307

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal drinks on top shelf of cooler across from warmers, employee over personal open drinks Corrected On-Site