COCOMELON BLEND & BREW
With 4 documented inspections, COCOMELON BLEND & BREW in KEY WEST has achieved a 1.7/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
1075 DUVAL ST C10
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 7/16/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10896080
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed most reach in cooler handles soiled.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, and dust, throughout the kitchen areas.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at reach in cooler flip top.
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee's cell phone placed on top of the chest freezer located at the front counter. During the inspection employee removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip top reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at front counter.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, throughout the establishment area. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of turbo chef oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located at kitchen area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed most reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed most kitchen coolers soiled. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Pizza to-go boxes stored d on the floor between the chest freezer and the upright reach-in freezer in the kitchen. During the inspection employee removed item and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated , food debris throughout the establishment areas. Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed an employee putting on gloves and preparing a sandwich without washing their hands prior to glove use. The employee was coached on proper hand hygiene procedures, including the requirement to wash hands before donning gloves.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Hand wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Two plastic containers stored inside the handwashing sink located at the front counter near the ice cream machines. During the inspection employee removed items. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at front counter near.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, located at front counter near.
Inspection Date: 3/12/2025
- 16-07-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of Bananas, kitchen area.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed most kitchen coolers soil.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen area.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 11-27-4: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.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 11-26-1: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.
- 41-04-4:Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Advil on kitchen work table.
Inspection Date: 4/16/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8512244
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bananas, coffee, pineapple, plastic soda bottles and water bottles stored on the floor by the entrance of the restaurant.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic cups, lids and napkins stored on the floor by the bathroom. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by handwashing sink in the kitchen soiled.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) stored at the front counter, operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm). Corrected On-Site
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Daniela with expired license on 2/22/24.
Inspection Date: 9/28/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8356590
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin soiled.
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex Restroom door missing self closure. Repeat Violation
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Inner side of handles on turbo oven and reach-in coolers soiled.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of bananas stored on floor in front of deli case on cookline side. Operator removed box of bananas. Corrected On-Site
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box with individually wrapped sleeves of lids stored on floor under hand wash sink next to ice cream machine. Operator removed box with lids to properly store. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flying insects observed by triple sink. Also, observed two flying insects near ice machine.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cream cheese (50F - Cold Holding); in reach-in cooler sandwich making station. Person in charge ststed he had it out during lunch when making a sandwich and forgot it was out. Person in charge stated he will keep in cooler until it's chilled. Also, shredded mozzarella cheese (46F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler next to triple sink. Person in charge stated it went in cooler at lunch time. Operator closed lid to chill cheese. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in serice sink and also in triple sink. Discussed with employee that hands can only be washed in hand wash sinks only.
- 11-27-4: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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach-in cooler behind front deli case soiled/ stained.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink across from triple sink blocked by large bins of fruit. Operator removed bin to clear path to hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to ice cream machine.
- 11-26-1: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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection. Employee on duty filled out form. **Corrective Action Taken**