PEPE'S CAFE

Name: PEPE'S CAFE
Address: 806 CAROLINE ST, KEY WEST, FL, 33040, US
Rating: 77.2

806 CAROLINE ST, KEY WEST, FL 33040

License #5401240

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77.2 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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PEPE'S CAFE in KEY WEST currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 77.2 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on November 12, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 37 total violations — 8 critical, 5 major, 24 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (54F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding) at drawers by cook line, as per operator for approximately 30 minutes prior.
[09-01-4] Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee handling fruits with no gloves or hand wash at fruit station area.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout RIC.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

Warning Issued
[05-07-4] Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturers specifications.
[09-01-4] Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee handling food with no gloves or hand wash, Fruit, preparation, station.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dish racks area.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal cell phone on food preparation, table kitchen area.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Boxes of can goods on floor Dry storage area.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed most kitchen workers Engage in food preparation with watches on.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Food preparation cutting boards.
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[21-09-4] Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Food preparation area.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. No drop ceiling throughout kitchen area and Food preparation area.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Clean all kitchen shelves from food scraps.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Liquid eggs 78 f cut fruits, mushrooms 70 f cheese 69 f kitchen food Preparation table.
[12A-02-4] Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Establishment staff, Waitress.
[16-15-4] Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cooking area

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