KW CUBAN COFFE SHOP

With 5 inspections documented, KW CUBAN COFFE SHOP maintains a 3.1/5 food safety rating in KEY WEST. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

517 Truman Avenue
Key West, Florida, 33040
Upper Duval
Monroe County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13468732

  • 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 2 doors reach in cooler not working, located at preparation kitchen.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on floor underneath three compartment sink

Inspection Date: 7/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10900654

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. During the inspection employee cleaned it.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at preparation kitchen.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed most of the reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed standing reach in freezer interior soiled.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked rice stored in plastic container in reach in cooler not covered.

Inspection Date: 8/21/2024

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. During the inspection employee cleaned it.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Inspection Date: 4/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8511185

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - 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.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - 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.

Inspection Date: 9/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8386648

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven stored on shelf in back room next to freezer soiled.
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - 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.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stored next to triple sink soiled/ stained.