KW CUBAN COFFE SHOP
517 TRUMAN AVE, Key West FL 33040 · 305-395-8993
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap on the door that opens to outside.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go foam cup box on the kitchen floor. Employee moved it immediately.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on floor underneath three compartment sink
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 2 doors reach in cooler not working, located at preparation kitchen.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. During the inspection employee cleaned it.
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 in reach in cooler not covered.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. During the inspection employee cleaned it.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed homemade tomato salsa roja with date mark 3/18/24 inside reach in cooler exceeding the 7 days. Instructed manager to discard product.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed homemade tomato salsa roja with date mark 3/18/24 inside reach in cooler exceeding the 7 days. Instructed manager to discard product.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Gabriela CFM certificate expired in January 2023. She stated she is scheduled to take test soon.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stored next to triple sink soiled/ stained.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven stored on shelf in back room next to freezer soiled.
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.