EL MESON DE PEPE
EL MESON DE PEPE in KEY WEST has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 1.3/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 5 reports on file
410 Wall Street
Key West, Florida, 33040
Lower Duval
Monroe County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
3/11/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13638710
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 1 int, 10 basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind bar equipment. Observed behind cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in bar; broken floor. Observed throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in multiple coolers in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen and bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose attached at warewash area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no breaker. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
2/24/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13574087
Follow-up Inspection Required5 high, 2 int, 13 basic
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside sugar container. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in across cook line with ambient temp of 49F. The following TCS foods stored inside for less than 4 hours: Across cook line: tomato sliced (56F - Cold Holding); raw steak (53F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (48F - Cold Holding); mojo (49F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); raw snapper (54F - Cold Holding). Operator had employees move items to other working cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phones above reach in coolers across cook line. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind bar equipment. Observed behind cook line. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in bar; broken floor. Observed throughout kitchen. Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in walk in cooler. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on cook line. Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in multiple coolers in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen and bar area. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak over cooked beef in reach in across cook line. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in across cook line with ambient temp of 49F. The following TCS foods stored inside for less than 4 hours: Across cook line: tomato sliced (56F - Cold Holding); raw steak (53F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (48F - Cold Holding); mojo (49F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); raw snapper (54F - Cold Holding). Operator had employees move items to other working cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed disinfectant on prep table while employee is prepping food. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose attached at warewash area. Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no breaker. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink above mop sink. Operator brought over paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet. Warning
11/12/2025· 5mo ago
Visit ID: 10912099
Met Inspection Standards4 int, 7 basic
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed two bowls with no handles inside container of sugar at ware washing area. Bowls were removed. Corrected On-Site
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vent at preparation area soiled with mold-like substance.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at ware washing area shelf.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board grooved at entrance to preparation area.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in gaskets at prep area, cook line, and at 2nd walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer in disrepair.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at exterior hand washing sink.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler and all reach-in cooler gaskets soiled. Also observed fan guards soiled at walk-in cooler.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board next to cook line soiled. Also observed, both bars gun holsters with mold-like substance inside. Holsters were removed for cleaning and sanitizing. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink with plastic container inside at bar area. Container was removed. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink near mop sink.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic spray bottle with sanitizer at prepares not labeled.
2/26/2025· 1y 1mo ago
1 high, 1 int, 5 basic
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw onions and raw bell peppers stored on walk in cooler floor.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe utensils in standing water at 91° F at cook line, employee removed from cook line. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at cook line.
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed at cook line.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed conch fritter mix (49F - Cold Holding); plantains (49F - Cold Holding) next to fryers, as per employee,ess than 3 hours. Employee add ice to container . **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
8/15/2023· 2y 8mo ago
Visit ID: 8375426
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 int, 10 basic
- 14-01-5:Basic - 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
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed outside by soda machine. Operator secured it. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed it from floor. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - 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-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside Bar outside.
- 23-03-4:Basic - 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
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in front of cook line. Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside Walk in cooler y dry storage. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - 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-01-5:Basic - 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
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed by steam table inside kitchen.
- 53A-10-4:Intermediate - 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
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with degreaser not labeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled it. Corrected On-Site