CUBAN COFFEE QUEEN
1130 DUVAL ST, KEY WEST, FL 33040
License #5428321
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Solid Health Score
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CUBAN COFFEE QUEEN in KEY WEST currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 89 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 22, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 8 total violations — 1 critical, 1 major, 6 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on July 22, 2026 shows 8 observation rows: 1 critical, 1 major, and 6 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee residue and food debris inside handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink.
- [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with milk residue behind front counter. Also observed food residue inside reach in cooler at cook line. Manager cleaned during inspection.
- [14-15-4] Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags being used to stored strawberries inside reach in freezer behind front counter. Manager removed and stored in metal container.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bucket with coffee beans being stored on the floor behind front counter. Manager removed and stored properly.
- [42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop being stored inside mop bucket next to 3 compartment sink. Manager removed and stored properly.
- [25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted at cook line, employee inverted during inspection.
- [12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal open bottle water on top preparation table at cook line. Employee removed and stored in assigned area.
- [10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle inside ice machine behind front counter. Manager removed, washed and stored properly.
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