CUBAN COFFEE QUEEN
1130 DUVAL ST, Key West FL 33040 · 305-747-0799
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 10/01/2023 Management renewed license at time of inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags being used to stored strawberries inside reach in freezer behind front counter. Manager removed and stored in metal container.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee residue and food debris inside handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal open bottle water on top preparation table at cook line. Employee removed and stored in assigned area.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bucket with coffee beans being stored on the floor behind front counter. Manager removed and stored properly.
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle inside ice machine behind front counter. Manager removed, washed and stored properly.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with milk residue behind front counter. Also observed food residue inside reach in cooler at cook line. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted at cook line, employee inverted during inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop being stored inside mop bucket next to 3 compartment sink. Manager removed and stored properly.
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed portioned key lime pie slices at front counter reach in cooler missing production date. As per employee made the day prior.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee at kitchen area wearing a bracelet while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles stored on the floor at dry storage.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed three knives stored between reach in units.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go items stored on floor at dry storage.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution at kitchen area.
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates stored on top of flip top reach in cooler not inverted.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at preparation kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed most of the reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed standing reach in freezer interior soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked rice stored in plastic container not covered, located at flip top reach in cooler. During the inspection employee covered.
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 13, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 10/01/2023 Management renewed license at time of inspection
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door not self closing.
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.