PEPE'S CAFE
806 CAROLINE ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-02-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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. – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Establishment staff, Waitress. **Time Extended**
01B-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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. – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Pooled eggs (52F – Cold Holding), cut strawberries (57F – Cold Holding), Crab Cakes (53F – Cold Holding) stored in the cookline reach in cooler. Advised operator to place ice inside with small amounts of food items until unit if fixed. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
05-07-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. **Time Extended**
11-26-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: 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. **Time Extended**
05-13-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food. Cooking omelette, no temperature observed taken. – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. **Time Extended**
05-10-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. **Time Extended**
Basic 8
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area. – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area. **Time Extended**
24-05-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dish racks area. – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dish racks area. **Time Extended**
36-22-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cooking area **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: In the wear washing area. **Time Extended**
36-73-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooking area. – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughput the kitchen. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Boxes of can goods on floor Dry storage area. – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Food stored on floor. Boxes of can goods on floor Dry storage area. **Time Extended**
36-24-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind dish, washer and dishwashing area. – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind dish, washer and dishwashing area. **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Clean all kitchen shelves from food scraps. – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Clean all kitchen shelves from food scraps. **Time Extended**
21-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Food preparation area. – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Food preparation area. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 12:16 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.