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EL MESON DE PEPE

410 WALL ST, KEY WEST, FL 33040

License #5402522

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️
76 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection
August 11, 2026 · 15 findings · 2 critical
Routine - Food
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The latest inspection on August 11, 2026 shows 15 observation rows: 2 critical, 5 major, and 8 minor.

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  • Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [02C-02-5] 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.
  • [10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line, operator moved to dishwashing area.
  • [10-07-4] 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.
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler at cook line.
  • [24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pot stored on floor at dishwashing area. Operator removed from floor.
  • [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulated on vents throughout kitchen.
  • [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container stored on walk in cooler floor, operator stored properly.
  • [22-16-4] Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  • [29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed on hose attached at dishwashing area.
  • [03A-02-5] 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.
  • [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by dishwashing area, operator provided.
  • [22-02-4] 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.
  • [10-01-5] 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.
  • [53A-05-6] 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/
  • [16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
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