CUBAN COFFEE QUEEN DOWNTOWN
CUBAN COFFEE QUEEN DOWNTOWN has 5 health inspections on file for its KEY WEST location, with an overall rating of 2.1/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 5 reports on file
5 Key Lime Square
Key West, Florida, 33040
Downtown
Monroe County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/24/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13495767
Met Inspection Standards3 high, 1 int, 4 basic
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn in prep area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of rice stored on floor in dry storage room. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth stored on table in front of steam table. Repeat Violation
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - 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.
- 41-05-4:High Priority - 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.
- 03A-03-5: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 next to flat top grill, as per operator for less than 1 hour.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bottle of hot sauce stored in hand sink in dish area.
- 45-04-4: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.
8/18/2025· 8mo ago
Visit ID: 10884969
Met Inspection Standards4 basic
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on storage room floor. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in freezer interior located by AC unit machine.
- 21-12-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
6/10/2025· 10mo ago
Visit ID: 10738346
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 5 basic
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside powder container. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet containers on shelf over three compartment sink. Operator stored containers for air drying. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed bottles from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine. Operator stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed brown sugar container unlabeled on front counter. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer blade guard inside kitchen.
12/9/2024· 1y 4mo ago
3 high, 5 basic
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from other location posted on wall near entrance door.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of rice stored on floor at storage room.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelf above 3 compartment sink soiled.
- 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed unwrapped straws at customer area.
- 21-12-4:Basic - 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.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in non food grade bags at cook line.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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.
10/11/2023· 2y 6mo ago
Visit ID: 8373769
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 2 int, 6 basic
- 14-74-7:Basic - 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.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of onions and rice stored on floor at back storage area.
- 10-17-4:Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at 2 door reach in cooler underneath flat top grill.
- 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at customer self service area.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen at front counter. Advised manager to set up sanitizer solution.
- 01B-02-5: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 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.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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.
- 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.
- 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. Printed and provided employee health reporting agreement and some employees reviewed and signed. **Corrective Action Taken**