THE RUSTY PELICAN # 26
3201 RICKENBACKER CSWY · KEY BISCAYNE · Dade County · FL 33149
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (61F – Cold Holding) and raw salmon (51F – Cold Holding) booth at cook line. As per staff, less than 2 hours. Products were moved to other unit for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 8
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at CO tanks next to ice machine. Tanks were secured. **Corrected On-Site**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents at pastry area soiled.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at ware washing storage area.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at white cutting board board at sushi area and all cutting boards at cook line.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed staff doing food preparation while wearing a watch. Watch was removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at both WIFs door.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at HWS at sushi area.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at pastry area. Wiping cloth was correctly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 10:41 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.