EL MESON DE PEPE
410 WALL ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
29-34-4High 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**
29-42-4High 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**
Intermediate 1
22-31-4Intermediate – – 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**
Basic 10
36-34-5Basic – – 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**
36-73-4Basic – – 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**
36-17-5Basic – – 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**
36-24-5Basic – – 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**
10-20-4Basic – – 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**
51-13-4Basic – – 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**
23-03-4Basic – – 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**
22-16-4Basic – – 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**
36-02-5Basic – – 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**
36-27-5Basic – – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 6:56 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
6 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.