CUBAN CAFE AND BAKERY
100 ST GEORGE ST STE F, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904 829 1645
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; milk 47F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; Milk 47F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Polyurethane, WD-40, Lubricant, and Fist aid kit on table with sheet pans. Person in charge moved all away from clean sheet pans.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Glass door front reach in cooler is 47F. Not keeping food cold.
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Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Coffee and personal food in glass reach in cooler. Person in charge removed personal food and drink.
Stored food not covered. In chest freezer; pastries and empanadas not covered. Person in charge covered items.
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of lime/scale/black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In bin has lime scale on interior walls.
Equipment in poor repair. On far left side cooler; top left gasket is torn.
Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer; pastries not covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled.
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Observed two present employees hired over 60 days per person in charge missing training. Person in charge has training material for employees.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip-top cooler gaskets torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip-top cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed two sanitizer buckets at less than 10ppm chlorine. Person in charge added more chlorine and retested at 100ppm.
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sipping cloth chlorine sanitizer 400++ppm. Person in charge added more water making it 100ppm chlorine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boarded soiled with food debris.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle filled with clear liquid missing common named label.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler and reach in freezer torn.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed self contained fryer food chute soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler and reach in freezer soiled with food debris.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop bucket.
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on small reach in cooler and flip-top cooler soiled with food debris. Observed gaskets on deep freezer soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Dec 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip-top cooler soiled and stained with food debris.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge. Observed two employees started within two days have not been informed of their reporting responsibilities.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on multiple deep freezers torn.
Food stored on floor. Obviously 3 plastic cooking oil stored on floor in storage unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on deep freezer soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 5 boxes of plastic and paper products on floor in storage room.
Oct 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed food employee transition from cleaning deli slicer to putting gloves on to make sandwiches without hand washing. Discussed with employee. Employee washed hands and placed new gloves on.
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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip-top cooler soiled with food debris stains.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside walls of ice bin soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table next to panini press. Employee removed cell phone from food prep area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in freezer torn.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed panini press soiled with black food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler and reach in freezer soiled with food debris. Observed exterior of ice bin lid soiled with black/green mold like substance.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.