Cuban Coffee Queen
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
45
Score
Across the available record, Cuban Coffee Queen has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 3, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
Restaurants in Key West average 74, so Cuban Coffee Queen trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
45
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
55
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
50
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Item stored in warmer on cook line: pork (3 hours) (111F - Reheating). Employee stated item was placed in warmer to reheat at 7 am.
03E-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs stored on counter next to grill: eggs (ambient) (78F - Cold Holding). Employee placed eggs in reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Item stored in warmer on cook line: pork (3 hours) (111F - Reheating). Employee stated item was placed in warmer to reheat at 7 am.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler next to sandwich making prep table: ham (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Employee placed item in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on prep table next to three compartment sink.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored in front counter hand washing sink. Manager removed sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available for establishment.
05-08-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on prep table next to ice machine. Manager removed bottle of water from prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Ice machine next to three compartment sink.
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front of ice bin for ice machine next to three compartment sink.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth on kitchen prep table. Employee placed cloth in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket in kitchen, 0 ppm. Employee added bleach to bucket, 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
23
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cuban Coffee Queen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cuban Coffee Queen on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
How does Cuban Coffee Queen compare to other restaurants in Key West?
Cuban Coffee Queen most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.
Has Cuban Coffee Queen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cuban Coffee Queen have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cuban Coffee Queen means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Cuban Coffee Queen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cuban Coffee Queen is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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