Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

KEY WEST CUBAN COFFEE COCINA, LLC

517 TRUMAN AVE STE B · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 27, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3354769
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8374029
DBPR license5428381

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat potatoes in reach-in cooler next to triple sink. Operator removed chicken to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (50F – Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in bar area. Operator stated milk was left out for a little while for coffee making. Operator will keep in cooler to chill when not in use. Also, cooked pork (44-45F – Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler across from stove. Employee stated she left the lid opened during rush. Employee closed lid to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 4

#8Intermediate53A-03-7

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.

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on both reach-in coolers on cook line soiled/ stained.

#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to triple sink. Employee replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink next to coffee equipment at bar area. Operator replenished soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal belonging stored on top of slicer. Operator removed employee's purse to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Clean stacked cups on storage counter near bar area unable to properly air dry

#3Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs hanging from handle of oven in kitchen. Operator removed tongs to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters in hood above stove soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic21-44-1

Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Bucket of Sanitizer solution stored on cutting board of flip top reach-in cooler across from stove. Employee removed bucket to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:02 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.