Pepe's, 806 Caroline St, Key West, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Pepe's
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 806 Caroline St, Key West, FL 33040-6643
License #: 5401240
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 07/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Reach in coolers near ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Door to reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Food stored not covered.pancake batter. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored outside. Fruit, onions.Moved to enclosure. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.next to ice machine.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Silver, next to hand wash sink.y
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.cook line.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Hollandaise sauce
07/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/13/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue.Dish wash area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored outside. **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.HWS **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Bar **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Dishwash area torn screens . **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust.Wall across from cook line. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.Ice bucket in bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Five Fresh rodent droppings found on top of dish washer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.Next to Dishwash area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Bar **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.Hollandaise sauce **Warning**
2/10/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Reach in out back.
  • Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Screen door gaps around
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.White freezer
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight.Black beans 55
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.Black beans
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk **Corrected On-Site**
8/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.around kitchen
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Straws bar area
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - 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.Bar fruit, celery **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.Bar **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
3/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.outside coolers
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.bar area
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.hws drain pipe
  • Observed outside cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.unwrapped straws in bar area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in handwash sink area.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
9/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.produce outside
  • Critical - Hand sink missing splasguard in food preparation room or area.bar
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag not dated correct . For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bar
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.around kitchen area
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.by beer storage area
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.shelving around
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw eggs ove ham
  • Critical - Observed screen in window torn/in poor repair.back prep area
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.someareas
5/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. AT HWS IN THE KITCHEN
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over/next ready-to-eat food. OYSTERS and CUT LIMES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. COOK'S SOLUTION Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soiled damp wiping cloth in use that may cause crosscontamination. EMPLOYEE'S USING IT FOR HAND DRYING and WIPING UTENSILS
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. CONTAINER WITH CELERY STICKS IN BAR AREA Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue. IN FRONT OF COOKLINE
9/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/19/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Establishment squeezing fresh orange juice without a proper HACCP plan. OPERATOR ADVISED TO SUMMIT HACCP PLAN FOR APPROVAL.
  • Critical - Observed interior/surfaces of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of moldlike substance/residue.
  • Observed pipes above food preparation area soiled with accumulated dust. NEAR DISWASHER AREA
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BUTTER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. KNIFE BEHIND ELECTRIC LINE IN BAR AREA Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. BEHIND COOKLINE
2/18/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. PORTIONED FROZEN FOODS.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed mop/service sink in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed slime/moldlike substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. HWS IN THE KITCHEN AREA
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. BY BACK AREA REACH IN COOLERS & MOP SINK
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
9/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site. ICE BATH UTILIZED
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. SEAFOOD COOLERS & PLANT FOODS
  • Critical. Observed food stored/preparation in a prohibited area. MOP SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. DISHWASHER NOT SANITAZING (MANUAL SANITATION ENFORCED)
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.
4/28/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro Repeat Violation.
7/29/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/4/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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