PEPE'S CAFE
806 CAROLINE ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
09-01-4High Priority – Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee handling food with no gloves or hand wash, Fruit, preparation, station. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Rew fish over Rew lettuce kitchen Reach in cooler.
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Establishment staff, Waitress.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Liquid eggs 78 f cut fruits, mushrooms 70 f cheese 69 f kitchen food Preparation table.
Intermediate 4
05-07-4Intermediate – Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
05-13-5Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food. Cooking omelette, no temperature observed taken.
05-10-4Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Basic 18
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-15-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. No drop ceiling throughout kitchen area and Food preparation area.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dish racks area.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Food preparation cutting boards.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal cell phone on food preparation, table kitchen area.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed most kitchen workers Engage in food preparation with watches on.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cooking area **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooking area.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Boxes of can goods on floor Dry storage area.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind dish, washer and dishwashing area.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Clean all kitchen shelves from food scraps.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All kitchen, reaching coolers throughout.
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Food preparation area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 12:39 PM.
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5 observation(s)
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.