Rusty Pelican # 26 in Key Biscayne
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3201 Rickenbacker Cswy, Key Biscayne, FL 33149Rusty Pelican #26 in Key Biscayne has logged 23 inspections over four years with 277 total violations, averaging 12.0 violations per inspection—more than double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared frequently across the record, including employee health reporting (cited in at least 4 inspections), time as control violations (recurring in 6 of the past 8 inspections reviewed), food contact surface violations, toxic substance control, and chemical storage failures. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent routine inspection on March 3, 2026 identified 9 high-priority violations including employee health reporting, toxic substance control, time as control, food contact surfaces, and parasite destruction, and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Rusty Pelican # 26 in Key Biscayne: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Rusty Pelican # 26 in Key Biscayne: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 3 inspections22 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections25 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections28 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections59 violations · 42 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Rusty Pelican # 26 in Key Biscayne: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Rusty Pelican # 26 in Key Biscayne last inspected?
- Rusty Pelican # 26 in Key Biscayne was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 7, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Rusty Pelican # 26 in Key Biscayne?
- The most frequently cited violations at Rusty Pelican # 26 in Key Biscayne are: Chemical properly stored, Time as control, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Rusty Pelican # 26 in Key Biscayne had?
- Rusty Pelican # 26 in Key Biscayne has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Rusty Pelican # 26 in Key Biscayne find?
- Rusty Pelican # 26 in Key Biscayne was most recently inspected on May 7, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Rusty Pelican # 26 in Key Biscayne ever been shut down?
- No, Rusty Pelican # 26 in Key Biscayne has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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