PEPE'S CAFE
806 CAROLINE ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handled soiled dishes and touching clean dishes without washing hands. Operator was trained by Inspector how to wash hands properly. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 5
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn inside ware washing area.
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching coleslaw inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside Bar.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels on prep table inside kitchen. Operator placed towels inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:19 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.