Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

KIM'S KUBAN

2302 N ROOSEVELT BLVD · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 4, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3743371
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13781873
DBPR license5428378

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority7 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Observed employee gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority41-15-5

High Priority – 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. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 7

#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed new employee named Anita and Juladis hired about 5 months ago. Ob **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate14-14-4

Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. At the coffee station. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate53A-14-4

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees with expired certificate. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles with no name label. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed mayo container cracked. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic21-03-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. In the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice container with no name label. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 1:50 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
3 observation(s)

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