KEY WEST CUBAN COFFEE COCINA, LLC
517 TRUMAN AVE STE B · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef stored inside cold drawers at cook line.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed gallo pinto rice (121F – Hot Holding) on grill. As per employee approximately an hour. Employee turn on grill for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 5
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands inside triple sink at kitchen. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic cups stored inside hand sink next to coffee machine. Also observed plastic container stored inside hand sink at kitchen. Employee removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to coffee machine. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink next to coffee station. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelve under preparation table at kitchen. Also observed storage shelves rusted across triple sink at kitchen.
Basic 7
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside rice container and inside beans container at kitchen.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at cook line.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at bottom of reach in freezer next to standing freezer.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water 73F at coffee station.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled. Also observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on coffee machine table. Also observed 3 cloths on cook line.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed coffee and sugar inside plastic containers without label next to coffee machine. Employee properly labeled products. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:15 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.