EL MESON DE PEPE
410 WALL ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed by steam table inside kitchen.
Intermediate 2
53A-10-4Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed operator did not know how to calibrate Probe Thermometer. Operator was trained by Inspector how to calibrate Probe Thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with degreaser not labeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 10
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed foam cup stored inside flour container under prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed outside by soda machine. Operator secured it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed it from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle inside kitchen. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside Bar outside.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of cook line. Also, observed soiled Walk in cooler fan cover. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in front of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside Walk in cooler y dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored them inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container by coffee station. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 11:50 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.