HOLA CUBAN CAFE CORP
Based on 5 health inspections, HOLA CUBAN CAFE CORP in FERNANDINA BEACH has earned a 2.9/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
31 S 5 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 11/13/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10889605
- 40-06-5:Basic - 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 ** Corrected On-Site**
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles at entrance to ware wash area and on cook line are cracked/ in disrepair. Repeat Violation
- 10-01-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Single serve bags in box on floor under prep table in kitchen area. Employee moved box off floor. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 48-04-4: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. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 4/10/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10721182
- 36-51-4:Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Both front and back railings for stairs are loose. Repeat Violation
- 24-05-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-49-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 14-47-4:Basic - 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.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of cabinets at front counter. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet white cloth stored on counter by espresso machine at front counter.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 11/15/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8739509
- 36-51-4:Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Outside railing for stairs to patio is loose and poses safety hazard.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles cracked/missing in kitchen.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of cabinets at front counter.
- 25-05-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 29-34-4:High Priority - 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.
- 13-06-4:Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee at front counter making drinks and serving food items.
- 11-27-4: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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea). **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In kitchen by flip top cooler, white cutting board is stained/soiled.
Inspection Date: 2/23/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8514133
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In white freezer cooler combo. Manger placed in thermometer **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single serving containers not inverted Repeat Violation
- 11-27-4: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.
- 53B-02-5: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. Young cook in kitchen
Inspection Date: 9/29/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8360876