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Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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KIM'S KUBAN

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 26, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3324540
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8343793
DBPR license5428378

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over cut onions in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf of reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs stored on counter at 76F. Manager stated eggs on counter for 30 minutes. Manager moved eggs to reach-in cooler across from cook line grill, ambient temperature 40F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in cook line grill drawer: steak (49F – Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in grill drawer one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved item to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored on counter next to cook line grill: pork (123F – Hot Holding); beef (124F – Hot Holding). Manager stated items placed on counter while cleaning warmer. Manager moved items to grill to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 5

#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Steel wool and spray bottle stored in hand washing sink behind front counter. Employee removed items from hand washing sink.

#10Intermediate16-37-1

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

#11Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Proof of training for two employees, establishment had five employees working.

#12Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment has no consumer advisory posted. Inspector emailed consumer advisory to operator. Manager stated they would print and post consumer advisory. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenAdmin Complaint
#13Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle hanging from the side of the three compartment sink.

Basic 4

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep counter across from cook line grill. Manager discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on counter next to cook line grill. Manager removed phone from shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Eggs stored on floor at end of cook line. Manager moved eggs to reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored above three compartment sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:07 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.