Key West, Monroe County

THE CUBAN COFFEE QUEEN

284 MARGARET ST, Key West, FL 33040

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Aug 5, 2025
City
Key West
County
Monroe
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

13-03-4

Detail 23930201

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaging in food prep without hair restraint.

31B-04-4

Detail 23930203

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed ext to triple sink. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 23930202

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on plastic containers over triple sink.

Mar 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

03A-03-5

Detail 23656440

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 23656442

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

41-27-4

Detail 23656438

High Priority - 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). Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 23656439

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23656441

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to hand sink.

Dec 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

01B-02-5

Detail 23408646

High Priority - 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.

03A-02-5

Detail 23408644

High Priority - 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.

31A-11-4

Detail 23408647

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

14-69-4

Detail 23408645

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in glass door reach in cooler at storage area.

10-01-5

Detail 23408641

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

42-03-5

Detail 23408640

Basic - Observed mop sink inaccessible due to slicer stored on top.

22-16-4

Detail 23408643

Basic - Reach-in cooler and freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at storage room.

29-20-5

Detail 23408642

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow drain at hand sink at kitchen. Repeat Violation

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

29-34-4

Detail 22202561

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker. Under triple sink

11-27-4

Detail 22202565

Intermediate - 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 Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 22202559

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Item stored in it. PIC removed it. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22202560

Intermediate - 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

22-08-4

Detail 22202562

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven

22-16-4

Detail 22202564

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler at dry storage room

29-20-5

Detail 22202563

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand washing sink water draining slowly.

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

22-45-4

Detail 21735701

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At the time of the inspection observed food employee washing and rinsing equipment, not sanitizing. Instructed operator to set up three compartment sink to effectively wash, rinse and sanitize equipment.

12A-03-4

Detail 21735697

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed food employees washing hands in three compartment sink.

31A-09-4

Detail 21735704

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

36-68-5

Detail 21735699

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

05-09-4

Detail 21735698

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

31B-04-4

Detail 21735696

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

23-03-4

Detail 21735703

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelves soiled with grease. Observed table fan over three compartment sink soiled.

29-49-6

Detail 21735694

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

25-27-4

Detail 21735702

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.

36-27-5

Detail 21735700

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout establishment.

21-12-4

Detail 21735695

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

May 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 12

12A-07-5

Detail 21095495

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

08A-05-6

Detail 21095505

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over hummus. The cook moved the eggs . Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 21095504

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under the slicer at the entrance.

22-02-4

Detail 21095506

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the tomato slicer blade soiled.

40-06-5

Detail 21095502

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone in a container with napkins. The cook moved phone and discarded the napkins. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21095497

Basic - Food stored on floor. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

50-01-4

Detail 21095498

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine.

10-01-5

Detail 21095496

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the handle of a scoop in the mangoes in the reach in cooler. The cook moved the handle. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21095503

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed next to the ware washing area.

25-05-4

Detail 21095499

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed food trays not inverted on the prep table. The cook inverted the containers. Corrected On-Site

14-12-4

Detail 21095501

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed the gasket on the reach in cooler by the entrance ripped. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 21095500

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall soiled under the triple sink. Observed the wall soiled above cooking equipment. Repeat Violation

Jul 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

31B-02-4

Detail 20337179

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

08B-38-4

Detail 20337182

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of water on the floor in the storage area.

14-69-4

Detail 20337177

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer.

22-08-4

Detail 20337176

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation

14-12-4

Detail 20337175

Basic - Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.

21-10-4

Detail 20337180

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

29-49-6

Detail 20337178

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Prep cooler

36-27-5

Detail 20337181

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under three compartment sink.