FERNANDEZ THE BULL CUBAN CAFE & BAR
3375 PINE RIDGE RD #101 & 102
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/15/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5: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**
- 36-22-4: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**
- 36-11-4: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**
- 23-03-4: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**
- 22-16-4: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**
- 14-17-4: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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/15/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 4/14/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4: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
- 36-34-5: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
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with soiled standing water in bar area and in dishwashing area. Warning
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth, durable and easily cleanable in bar or under dishwashing equipment. Warning
- 23-03-4: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
- 35B-05-4: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
- 22-16-4: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
- 06-01-5: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
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler has rust pitted shelves. Warning
- 35A-02-7: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
- 08A-05-6: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-24-5: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
- 03A-02-5: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/14/2025 revealed 13 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 4/10/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 45-02-4:- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. On front line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/10/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/8/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 10-08-5: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
- 35A-02-7: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
- 16-37-1: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
- 31B-02-4: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
- 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. On front line.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/8/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/4/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board on the cook line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 12B-07-4: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
- 14-11-5: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.
- 31A-09-4: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.
- 11-26-1: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. Establishment had stack of unsigned forms. Operator began having staff sign forms during the visit. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/4/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 38-04-4: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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/19/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/10/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooking utensils on front line in water 110F. Discussed utensil storage. Operator moved utensils to warmer location **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed several Reach in coolers in kitchen areas with soiled gaskets. Observed debris on beer kegs and tap lines in walk in cooler with food storage. Warning
- 38-04-4: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
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm)Operator set up Three compartment sink for sanitizing and called service technician. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/10/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 5/10/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 25-32-4: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**
- 14-17-4: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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/10/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/6/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At front line of kitchen. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Near fryer, microwave shelf and wall has accumulated debris Warning
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed spice containers being reused for other food storage. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Storage shelves in dishwasher area with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 14-15-4: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
- 53B-05-5: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/6/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/23/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on cooks line in 105F water. Operator moved to hotter location **Corrective Action Taken**
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Old spice and garlic containers being reused to store mojo, raw shrimp and fish In walk-in cooler
- 14-01-5:Basic - container with no handle used to dispense food. At working container of rice
- 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler raw shell eggs being stored with portions of soup. Operator moved eggs Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/23/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).