CUBAN COFFEE QUEEN
284 MARGARET ST, Key West FL 33040 · 305.360.2375
Last inspected Aug 5, 2025 · 4 visits since August 2023
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4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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. Poster was provided to open
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaging in food prep without hair restraint.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed ext to triple sink.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on plastic containers over triple sink.
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored on prep table at room temperature. As per operar for less than 30 minutes. Operator placed inside cooler for rapid cooling.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) at washing area. Operator discarded solution and refilled with new solution, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm).
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside fruit container with handle in contact with product. Operator placed handle upwards.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to hand sink.
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 rice (58F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (57F - Cold Holding) As per person in charge, products in unit more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (58F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (57F - Cold Holding) As per person in charge, products in unit more than 4 hours.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in glass door reach in cooler at storage area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop touching coffee cubes and berries inside reach in freezer at kitchen.
Observed mop sink inaccessible due to slicer stored on top.
Reach-in cooler and freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at storage room.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow drain at hand sink at kitchen.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker. Under triple 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. Poster was provided to open
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Item stored in it. PIC removed it.
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. Form was provided to operator
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler at dry storage room
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand washing sink water draining slowly.
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.