ANA'S CAFÉ CUBANO
531 GREEN ST, Key West FL 33040 · 305-916-5580
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 5 visits since May 2025
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4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked cut potatoes (107F - Hot Holding) at room temperature. Employee took product to reheat.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2020001596 | Dec 9, 2019 | Feb 14, 2020 | $320 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at coffee station. Operator labeled product.
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs and handled clean equipment without washing hands.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on pair of gloves and begin preparing customer order without first washing hands.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher stored inside hand sink at front counter.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee training certificates missing date of birth.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Amarilys G.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed straws for customer self service not wrapped in lobby area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at front counter.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed mini table top flat top grill on counter with no hood system.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed containers stored inside hand sink at cook line/ front counter. Manager removed item.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
May 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
May 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); shredded pork (63F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at kitchen. As per manager, since the previous day. Observed sliced ham (56F - Cold Holding) at 1 door cooler across from cook line. As per employee, since the previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); shredded pork (63F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at kitchen. As per manager, since the previous day. Observed sliced ham (56F - Cold Holding) at 1 door cooler across from cook line. As per employee, since the previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked cut potatoes (107F - Hot Holding) at room temperature. Employee took product to reheat.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Manager certificate for Oneida Veliz expired on 11-24-24.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink in employee bathroom blocked by plastic stairs and metal rack.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal basket stored inside hand sink. Manager removed item.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.