COCOMELON BLEND & BREW
1075 DUVAL ST C10, Key West FL 33040 · 305-998-9222
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 19 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flying insects observed by triple sink. Also, observed two flying insects near ice machine.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed at mop sink.
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at bathroom hand sink
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed date of birth missing from all certificates.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license posted.
Food stored on floor. Observed in lobby; pineapple and water cases on floor. Observed in kitchen; sugar and orange case.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed muffins at front counter missing information.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed above stove with broken shield.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy printed.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at front counter.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls in kitchen.
May 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in kitchen area handwashing sink blocked by a large trash can. Manager removed item.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled with slime like substance at front counter.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled at dining area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at triple glass door reach in cooler at front counter.
Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of sugar stored in the floor at kitchen area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice in ice machine. Manager removed scoop to wash.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket in reach in cooler at front counter soiled with mold like substance.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cardboard to go pizza boxes stored on the floor next to chest freezer at kitchen area.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate15 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed an employee putting on gloves and preparing a sandwich without washing their hands prior to glove use. The employee was coached on proper hand hygiene procedures, including the requirement to wash hands before donning gloves.
Hand wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Two plastic containers stored inside the handwashing sink located at the front counter near the ice cream machines. During the inspection employee removed items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at front counter near.
No soap provided at handwash sink, located at front counter near.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed most reach in cooler handles soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, and dust, throughout the kitchen areas.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at reach in cooler flip top.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee's cell phone placed on top of the chest freezer located at the front counter. During the inspection employee removed it.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip top reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at front counter.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, throughout the establishment area.
Interior of turbo chef oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located at kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed most reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed most kitchen coolers soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Pizza to-go boxes stored d on the floor between the chest freezer and the upright reach-in freezer in the kitchen. During the inspection employee removed item and placed them correctly.
Wall soiled with accumulated, food debris throughout the establishment areas.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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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 chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Advil on kitchen work table.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of Bananas, kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed most kitchen coolers soil.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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 Daniela with expired license on 2/22/24.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Food stored on floor. Observed bananas, coffee, pineapple, plastic soda bottles and water bottles stored on the floor by the entrance of the restaurant.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic cups, lids and napkins stored on the floor by the bathroom.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by handwashing sink in the kitchen soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) stored at the front counter, operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm).
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flying insects observed by triple sink. Also, observed two flying insects near ice machine.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cream cheese (50F - Cold Holding); in reach-in cooler sandwich making station. Person in charge ststed he had it out during lunch when making a sandwich and forgot it was out. Person in charge stated he will keep in cooler until it's chilled. Also, shredded mozzarella cheese (46F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler next to triple sink. Person in charge stated it went in cooler at lunch time. Operator closed lid to chill cheese.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in serice sink and also in triple sink. Discussed with employee that hands can only be washed in hand wash sinks only.
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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach-in cooler behind front deli case soiled/ stained.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink across from triple sink blocked by large bins of fruit. Operator removed bin to clear path to hand wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to ice cream machine.
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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection. Employee on duty filled out form.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin soiled.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex Restroom door missing self closure.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Inner side of handles on turbo oven and reach-in coolers soiled.
Food stored on floor. Box of bananas stored on floor in front of deli case on cookline side. Operator removed box of bananas.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box with individually wrapped sleeves of lids stored on floor under hand wash sink next to ice cream machine. Operator removed box with lids to properly store.
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.