Cuban Coffee Queen
291 Front St # 106, Key West, FL 33040 · Permanent Food Service · License 5428383
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 11 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 4 basic (1 repeat)-11
- Safety score89
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 11, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Ham 45°F, cheese 45°F, turkey 45°F, cut tomatoes 45°F. Manager replaced items into a cooler unit.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Blocked by a cleaning cart at kitchen.
Basic4
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.
Scoop in contact with fruits at reach in cooler located at front.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Kitchen
Equipment in poor repair.
Reach in cooler at kitchen/ prep area not working properly.
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Repeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.