The Cuban Cafe and Bakery
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, The Cuban Cafe and Bakery has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 4, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited five times.
Among St. Augustine restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - 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.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. On far left side cooler; top left gasket is torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer; pastries not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled.
02D-01-5
82
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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. Observed two present employees hired over 60 days per person in charge missing training. Person in charge has training material for employees. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip-top cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip-top cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
78
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
58
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
95
Dec 11, 2023
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
61
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip-top cooler soiled with food debris stains. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. Provided employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - 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.
22-20-5
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in freezer torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed panini press soiled with black food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
50
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer 200+ppm chlorine. Person in charge remade sanitizer bucket to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip-top cooler stained with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for chlorine sanitizer used in wiping cloths or triple sink.
16-37-1
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. Provided employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Unlabeled container of pink chemicals near triple sink. Person in charge added label to container. **Corrected On-Site**
41-21-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands prep sink near triple sink. Discussed with employee.
12A-03-4
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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Press oven near flip-top cooler soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flip-top cooler gaskets soiled with black/green/white mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cinnamon and sugar mix container no labeled. Person in charge added label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
41
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1) Gasket on flip-top cooler torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. 1) Floor under triple sink and by reach in freezer soiled with build up between tiles.
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) Gaskets on flip-top cooler soiled with food.
23-03-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Cuban Cafe and Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Cuban Cafe and Bakery on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Cuban Cafe and Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Cuban Cafe and Bakery.
How does The Cuban Cafe and Bakery compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
The Cuban Cafe and Bakery most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has The Cuban Cafe and Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Cuban Cafe and Bakery have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Cuban Cafe and Bakery means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is The Cuban Cafe and Bakery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Cuban Cafe and Bakery is inspected around two times per year on average.
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