Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

EL MESON DE PEPE

410 WALL ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 11, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3680824
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13638710
DBPR license5402522

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#11High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose attached at warewash area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**

Warning
#12High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no breaker. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#13Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind bar equipment. Observed behind cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in bar; broken floor. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic51-13-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in multiple coolers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic36-02-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen and bar area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**

Warning
#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 6:56 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
6 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.