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
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed shredded beef (52F – Cooling) inside WIC #1, covered. **Warning**
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed wiping cloth lining with lettuce by pastry walk in cooler. Manager removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed washed lettuce and spring mix in contact with a soiled wiping cloth. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed vegetable broth (45F – Cold Holding); shredded beef (52F – Cold Holding); white rice (47F – Cold Holding) inside WIC #1, as per manager from 2 hours prior, manager placed inside WIF for rapid cooling. Observed Coffee station: ; milk (50F – Cold Holding); heavy cream (50F – Cold Holding) as per manager for approximately 2 hours prior. Observed seafood mix (48F – Cold Holding); snapper (45F – Cold Holding)at sushi station RIC, as per manager for approximately 2 hours prior. Observed butter (67F – Cold Holding) at cook line at ambient temperature, as per manager for 2 hours prior. Observed Drawers : ; cooked broccoli (50F – Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (50F – Cold Holding); salmon (57F – Cold Holding); octopus (57F – Cold Holding), as per manager for 2 hours prior. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
Intermediate 1
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed shredded beef inside WIC covered not at 41F. **Warning**
Basic 13
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed by WIC #1 , manager sent employee to start cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handle inside flour and panko container, manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice scoop on top of ice machine with no tray under. **Warning**
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler at coffee station not maintaining 41F or less. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at dishwasher area. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at RIF at pastry area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door, chef removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-38-5Basic – Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed gauge not changing. **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient temperature thermometer at reach in cooler coffee station. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed oven at pastry area soiled. **Warning**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single service containers washed and rinse on top of dishwasher. **Warning**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout prep reach in coolers at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:27 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.