Key West Cuban Coffee Cocina
Last inspected: Jul 29, 2025
95
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Key West Cuban Coffee Cocina, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 29, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly 12 violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average for Key West sits at 74, putting Key West Cuban Coffee Cocina on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
95
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked pork stored in the reach-in cooler, with a labeling date of 03/20/25. Discussed and coached employee in dated marking procedure.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked pork stored in the reach-in cooler, with a labeling date of 03/20/25. Discussed and coached employee in dated marking procedure.
02C-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with whole potatoes stored on the floor at cooking line. During the inspection employee removed item and placed it correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
70
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork stored inside the drawers reach in cooler, located at cooking line. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw bacon stored inside the glass standing freezer. Employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed several kitchen tongs stored on fryer handle. Employee removed items. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-20-4
55
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High 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**
03B-01-6
High 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.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - 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.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - 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**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to coffee machine. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink next to coffee station. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - 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.
22-31-4
Basic - 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**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside rice container and inside beans container at kitchen.
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at bottom of reach in freezer next to standing freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water 73F at coffee station.
10-07-4
Basic - 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**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on coffee machine table. Also observed 3 cloths on cook line.
21-12-4
32
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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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**
08A-05-6
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**
03A-02-5
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.
53A-03-7
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.
22-02-4
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**
31B-02-4
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**
31B-03-4
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**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked cups on storage counter near bar area unable to properly air dry
24-08-4
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**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters in hood above stove soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
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**
21-44-1
39
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed corn tortillas stored inside the reach in cooler in a supermarket bag.
14-31-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bucket stored inside the hand wash sink. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic oil container stored on the floor at the kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer at the back area.
14-69-4
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 a spoon handle not stored above the sugar. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.Aslso observed reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation table.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with sugar not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting boards at the preparation table no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
45
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Key West Cuban Coffee Cocina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Key West Cuban Coffee Cocina on file is from Jul 29, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Key West Cuban Coffee Cocina?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Key West Cuban Coffee Cocina.
How does Key West Cuban Coffee Cocina compare to other restaurants in Key West?
Key West Cuban Coffee Cocina most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.
Has Key West Cuban Coffee Cocina's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Key West Cuban Coffee Cocina have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Key West Cuban Coffee Cocina means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Key West Cuban Coffee Cocina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Key West Cuban Coffee Cocina is inspected around two times per year on average.
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