Kw Cuban Coffe Shop

517 Truman Ave, Key West, FL 33040

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Kw Cuban Coffe Shop appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. Kw Cuban Coffe Shop was last inspected on Nov 12, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “interior of microwave has accumulation” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Key West facility scores 74, putting Kw Cuban Coffe Shop on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. During the inspection employee cleaned it.

22-08-4

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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.

02C-01-5

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.

01B-13-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.

23-03-4

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stored next to triple sink soiled/ stained.

22-02-4

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.

53A-03-7

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.

22-08-4

Jun 14, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

11-07-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer inside most kitchen coolers.

05-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kw Cuban Coffe Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kw Cuban Coffe Shop on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kw Cuban Coffe Shop?

Across the inspection record, “interior of microwave has accumulation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kw Cuban Coffe Shop.

How does Kw Cuban Coffe Shop compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Kw Cuban Coffe Shop most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.

Has Kw Cuban Coffe Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kw Cuban Coffe Shop have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kw Cuban Coffe Shop means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Kw Cuban Coffe Shop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kw Cuban Coffe Shop is inspected around three times per year on average.

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