Fernandez the Bull Cuban Cafe & Bar
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Fernandez the Bull Cuban Cafe & Bar has 13 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 10, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to eight violations.
Looking across the full record, “live” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
That's lower than the typical Naples restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Apr 15, 2025
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on vents and attached ceiling equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with soiled standing water in bar area and in dishwashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth, durable and easily cleanable in bar or under dishwashing equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler racks, gaskets and Walk in cooler fan have accumulated debris. This is a repeat violation from 12-10-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed several Reach in coolers with accumulated debris on shelving. Also dry storage shelving throughout kitchen heavily soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler has rust pitted shelves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
74
Apr 14, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed three small flying insects near dishwasher area Observed three small flying insects behind bar Observed three small flying insects on glass wear Observed Five small flying insects in beverage storage area near office This is a repeat violation from 4-8-25 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Walk in cooler, observed, raw chicken being stored over orange juice, raw chicken being stored over cut onions and peppers. Operator moved chicken below other products **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In Walk in cooler, observed raw ground beef being stored over whole muscle beef. Operator moved ground beef to a separate area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chimichurri sauce made with fresh garlic and oil (70F - Cold Holding); chimichurri sauce made with fresh garlic in oil (61F - Cold Holding) at front cooks line. Per operator stored for 90 minutes. Provided operator Time as a Public Health Control form, operator filled out completely and labeled sauces with 4 hour discard. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. At front pickup window, observed heavily soiled cardboard lining under sauces. Operator discarded the cardboard. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on vents and attached ceiling equipment. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with soiled standing water in bar area and in dishwashing area. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth, durable and easily cleanable in bar or under dishwashing equipment. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler racks, gaskets and Walk in cooler fan have accumulated debris. This is a repeat violation from 12-10-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed two bar windows open with small flying insects present. **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed several Reach in coolers with accumulated debris on shelving. Also dry storage shelving throughout kitchen heavily soiled. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At start of inspection, observed raw beef steaks thawing in prep sink at entrance to kitchen with no running water. Operator removed and stored in Walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler has rust pitted shelves. **Warning**
14-17-4
35
Apr 10, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Apr 8, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed Seven small flying insects near ladies restroom. Observed Six small flying insects behind bar area near drains. No small flying insects observed in direct contact with food or food contact surfaces. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit for dishwasher sanitizing with chlorine. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar area, Hand washing sink had no paper towels. Operator replenished towels **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice handle touching ice, at bar. Operator moved scoop so handle is above the ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
67
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at the bar was blocked by a sanitizer bucket in the basin.
31A-09-4
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. Establishment had stack of unsigned forms. Operator began having staff sign forms during the visit. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils on the cook line. Employee removed drink and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on the doors of the reach-in cooler on the cook line. Educated Operator about keeping gaskets in good condition to facilitate cleaning and to ensure unit runs properly.
14-11-5
Basic - Cutting board on the cook line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
70
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Walk in cooler is extremely dim, flashlight was necessary to observe. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
38-04-4
95
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
74
May 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed spice containers being reused for other food storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage shelves in dishwasher area with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
90
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Large storage totes.being used to store cut bread at front counter area. 8-23-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 11-10-2020 All expired **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At front line of kitchen. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Near fryer, microwave shelf and wall has accumulated debris **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed spice containers being reused for other food storage. **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Storage shelves in dishwasher area with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
64
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
74
Mar 27, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fernandez the Bull Cuban Cafe & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fernandez the Bull Cuban Cafe & Bar on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fernandez the Bull Cuban Cafe & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “live” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fernandez the Bull Cuban Cafe & Bar.
How does Fernandez the Bull Cuban Cafe & Bar compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Fernandez the Bull Cuban Cafe & Bar most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Fernandez the Bull Cuban Cafe & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Fernandez the Bull Cuban Cafe & Bar have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fernandez the Bull Cuban Cafe & Bar 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 Fernandez the Bull Cuban Cafe & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fernandez the Bull Cuban Cafe & Bar is inspected around four times per year on average.
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