Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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THE CUBAN COFFEE QUEEN

284 MARGARET ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 25, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3574390
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10738443
DBPR license5428096

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#3High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored on prep table at room temperature. As per operar for less than 30 minutes. Operator placed inside cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

#5High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) at washing area. Operator discarded solution and refilled with new solution, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside fruit container with handle in contact with product. Operator placed handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to hand sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 12:02 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.