HOLA CUBAN CAFE CORP
31 S 5 ST, Fernandina Beach FL 32034 · 904.206.1985
Last inspected May 20, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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
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
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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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
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles at entrance to ware wash area and on cook line are cracked/ in disrepair.
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.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Single serve bags in box on floor under prep table in kitchen area. Employee moved box off floor.
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.
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.
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
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.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Both front and back railings for stairs are loose.
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.
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.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of cabinets at front counter.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet white cloth stored on counter by espresso machine at front counter.
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee at front counter making drinks and serving food items.
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).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In kitchen by flip top cooler, white cutting board is stained/soiled.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Outside railing for stairs to patio is loose and poses safety hazard.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles cracked/missing in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of cabinets at front counter.
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.
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 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.
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
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In white freezer cooler combo. Manger placed in thermometer
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single serving containers not inverted
Sep 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make table
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
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.