CUBAN COFFEE QUEEN DOWNTOWN
5 KEY LIME SQ, Key West FL 33040 · 305.294.7787
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steamer cooked beans (120F - Hot Holding); pulled pork (125F - Hot Holding) According to manager placed 90 minutes prior. Food was placed on microwave to reheat, 10 minutes after second temperature, cooked beans (170F - Hot Holding); pulled pork (166F - Hot Holding)
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets with coffee stored on the floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front window, Operator stored scoops properly.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at kitchen, operator stored knife's property.
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Reach-in cooler/ freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of chest freezer and vertical freezer soiled.
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 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 then change gloves and continued to grab clean equipment without washing hands.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed cans of raid labeled for indoor residences stored on shelf outside of dry storage room.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored on prep table next to flat top grill, as per operator for less than 1 hour.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bottle of hot sauce stored in hand sink in dish area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn in prep area.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of rice stored on floor in dry storage room.
Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled in dry storage area where coffee ice cubes are stored.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth stored on table in front of steam table.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed mini flat top grill on top of prep table next to steam table.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on storage room floor.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in freezer interior located by AC unit machine.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a couple of towels on reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Honey bottle and brown sugar container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled both containers.
Jun 10, 2025Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer blade guard inside kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside powder container. Operator removed cup.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet containers on shelf over three compartment sink. Operator stored containers for air drying.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed bottles from floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine. Operator stored scoop correctly.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed brown sugar container unlabeled on front counter. Operator labeled container.
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in non food grade bags at cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese (60F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cook line. As per manager, product was left out at room temperature for less than 1 hour.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from other location posted on wall near entrance door.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of rice stored on floor at storage room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelf above 3 compartment sink soiled.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed unwrapped straws at customer area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels on counter near sandwich press at cook line and throughout front counter area.
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 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 cooked beef (52F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (53F - Cold Holding) at 2 door reach in cooler underneath flat top grill. As per manager, since the previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (52F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (53F - Cold Holding) at 2 door reach in cooler underneath flat top grill. As per manager, since the previous day.
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 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. Printed and provided employee health reporting agreement and some employees reviewed and signed.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature at 58F at 2 door reach in cooler underneath flat top grill.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of onions and rice stored on floor at back storage area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between coolers at cook line. Manager removed knife and took to wash, rinse and sanitize.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at 2 door reach in cooler underneath flat top grill.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at customer self service area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen at front counter. Advised manager to set up sanitizer solution.
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.