The Cuban Coffee Queen, 284 Margaret St, Key West, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE CUBAN COFFEE QUEEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 284 Margaret St, Key West, FL 33040
License #: 5428096
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 09/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in ice or ice water between uses.coffee spoon **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Breads **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler.eggs over lettuce.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.Shelves under Coffee machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.Bread containers.
09/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Dry storage
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
4/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.Dry storage building
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
12/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade garbage bags used in direct contact to store food. Ice coffee in freezer
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours.Pork **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Turkey, ham
  • Intermediate - No person in charge of establishment during operation.
6/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Pork in crock pot Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Plantains dry store room
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.Turkey, ham, cheese,tuna salad
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.plastic cups in dry store room
11/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.black beans
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.store room
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Missing splashguard at handwash sink
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
7/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. EGGS OVER RTE
2/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BUTTER Corrected On Site. (BUTTER WAS FOUND AT 45 F TODAY 9/27/2011)
  • Violation: 24-10-1 Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. MARIUS VENTER
9/27/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. SCOOP USED TO DISPENSE FROZEN FRUITS
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. MARIUS VENTER
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. MICHELLE MORRISON
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BUTTER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
7/25/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. SCOOPS INSIDE FROZEN FRUITS
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Critical - Observed the use of an unclean thermometer.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served.
5/6/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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