Cuban Coffee Queen Downtown in Key West
5 Key Lime Sq, Key West, FL 33040
Cuban Coffee Queen Downtown in Key West has recorded 22 inspections with 174 violations since 2022, averaging 7.9 violations per inspection—roughly 50 percent above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent and recurring: employee health reporting was cited in at least 5 inspections, proper hand/arm washing violations appeared in 7 inspections, food contact surface violations in 5 inspections, and time-as-control violations (food held at improper temperatures without documentation) in 4 inspections. Consumer advisory violations—failure to inform customers of risks associated with certain foods—were documented in 4 separate inspections. On February 24, 2026, an inspector identified cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors with no hood suppression system installed, a fire safety violation that creates layered risk in a 34-seat operation. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on February 24, 2026 resulted in 27 violations (3 high-priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic) with disposition Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: February 24, 2026
Cuban Coffee Queen Downtown in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Cuban Coffee Queen Downtown in Key West: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Cuban Coffee Queen Downtown in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Cuban Coffee Queen Downtown in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cuban Coffee Queen Downtown in Key West last inspected?
- Cuban Coffee Queen Downtown in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Cuban Coffee Queen Downtown in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cuban Coffee Queen Downtown in Key West are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Cuban Coffee Queen Downtown in Key West had?
- Cuban Coffee Queen Downtown in Key West has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cuban Coffee Queen Downtown in Key West find?
- Cuban Coffee Queen Downtown in Key West was most recently inspected on February 24, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cuban Coffee Queen Downtown in Key West ever been shut down?
- No, Cuban Coffee Queen Downtown in Key West has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has Cuban Coffee Queen Downtown in Key West had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Cuban Coffee Queen Downtown in Key West has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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