THE CUBAN COFFEE QUEEN
284 Margaret Street
Key West, Florida, 33040
Historic Seaport
Monroe County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/25/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 10-01-5: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:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to hand sink.
- 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 at room temperature. As per operar for less than 30 minutes. Operator placed inside cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 41-27-4: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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2025 revealed 5 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/9/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4: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: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:Basic - Observed mop sink inaccessible due to slicer stored on top.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler and freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at storage room.
- 29-20-5: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**
- 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 rice (58F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (57F - Cold Holding) As per person in charge, products in unit more than 4 hours.
- 03A-02-5: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:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/9/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).