Kim's Kuban
2302 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040 · Permanent Food Service · License 5428378
What drove the grade
Observed employee gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 4 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed by the Oct 13 follow-up), 7 intermediate (1 repeat), 4 basic (1 repeat); intermediate violations cost 18 at most-29
- Safety score71
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 13, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitAug 4, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
13 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Observed employee gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
Observed Front counter: Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100+ppm). Advised operator to remake.
Intermediate7
Code 11, Employee health: 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.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
At the coffee station.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed kitchen handwashing sink with old food debris. Observed front counter handwashing sink used as a dump station and rinse off blenders.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed multiple spray bottles with no name label.
Repeat violation
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.
Manager unable to recite the Big 6 and does not know how to calibrate thermostat. Provided form to operator.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed new employee named Anita and Juladis hired about 5 months ago. Ob
Required employee training expired for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees with expired certificate.
Basic4
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Observed rice container with no name label.
Repeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Observed mayo container cracked.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.
In the kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Throughout the kitchen.
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.