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
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken wings (44F – Cold Holding); garlic oil (76F – Cold Holding) at cook line, as per operator less than 1 hour. Operator add ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed on hose attached at dishwashing area.
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled with food debris can opener blade, operator moved to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by dishwashing area, operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shredded beef prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not date marked on shelves at walk in cooler.
Basic 8
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulated on vents throughout kitchen.
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pot stored on floor at dishwashing area. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container stored on walk in cooler floor, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line, operator moved to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on rice container, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 93° F at cook line, operator moved to flat grill. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler at cook line.
22-16-4Basic – Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 12:20 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.