PEPE'S CAFE
806 Caroline Street
Key West, Florida, 33040
Historic Seaport
Monroe County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/25/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at cook line. Observed standing water at storage area.
- 10-18-5:Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed at cook line. Operator removed the utensils. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water inside reach in cooler next to beverage station.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 2 bags of chicken breast (frozen) thawing at room temperature at storage area.
- 01A-09-4:High Priority - Operator unable to verify source of shellstock. See stop sale. No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed container of fresh raw oysters without tag inside reach in cooler at washing area.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef patties inside reach cooler at washing area. Operator properly arranged products. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can blade opener soiled at washing area.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at washing area.
- 01C-01-4:Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed container of fresh raw oysters without tag inside reach in cooler at washing area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2025 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn inside ware washing area.
- 10-06-5:Basic - 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
- 21-04-4:Basic - 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-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside Bar.
- 21-12-4:Basic - 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
- 12A-02-4:High 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).