1928 Cuban Bistro
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
61
Score
Inspectors have visited 1928 Cuban Bistro six times, with records going back to 2023. 1928 Cuban Bistro was last inspected on Jan 8, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
Compared to other Fleming Island restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
61
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
50
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice on steamtable at 102F. Per employee, rice placed on steamtable at 8:30. Inspector took temperature at 10:30. Employee heated rice to 178F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag and open beverage stored on dry storage rack above salt and olive oil. Employee moved both items to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105 and employee posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacle lid is open.
33-29-4
74
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Apr 11, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handling ready to eat food for customer with bare hands. Employee washed hands and put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live flying insect in kitchen by prep table.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer in 3 compartment sink tested at 0ppm. Employee remade solution to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-42-4
Intermediate - 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. No proof of food employee reporting responsibilities. Provided and discussed DBPR Form HR 5030-103 with manager.
11-26-1
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 procedures available. Provided and discussed DBPR Form HR 5030-104 with manager. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip top reach in cooler top reach in cooler is stained. Gaskets on flip top reach in cooler top reach in cooler are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training available. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black-mold like substance in and around ice machine chute.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Observed employee washing cups in the 3 compartment sink with no rinse step. Employee filled rinse compartment with water and re-washed cups. **Corrected On-Site**
16-16-4
Basic - Floor tiles/ceiling tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of stand up reach in cooler, several missing floor tiles. Also, observed multiple stained tiles in dining room and front service area.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed two racks of packaged bread at back door. Manager stated bread delivered appropriately three hours prior. Employee brought in bread delivery during inspection. Also, case of oil on floor by backdoor. Manager moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-42-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Countertop with ice and tea machine at front service area has an unsealed wood top.
14-06-4
33
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 1928 Cuban Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 1928 Cuban Bistro on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
How does 1928 Cuban Bistro compare to other restaurants in Fleming Island?
1928 Cuban Bistro most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Fleming Island average of 76.
Has 1928 Cuban Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 1928 Cuban Bistro have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at 1928 Cuban Bistro means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is 1928 Cuban Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 1928 Cuban Bistro is inspected around two times per year on average.
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