El Meson De Pepe in Key West

410 Wall St, Key West, FL 33040

Overview

El Meson de Pepe in Key West has been cited for 235 violations across 22 inspections dating to 2021, averaging 10.7 violations per inspection — more than double the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared consistently throughout the facility's inspection history, including recurring citations for employee health reporting, proper hand and arm washing, chemical storage, food contact surface sanitation, and approved food sources. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on March 11, 2026 documented 18 violations, including high-priority citations for approved food source, consumer advisory, and chemical storage, with a disposition of Call Back - Complied.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

22Inspections
235Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR: March 11, 2026

El Meson De Pepe in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages

This Facility 10.7 violations / inspection 10.7 violations per inspection
Monroe County Avg 7.04 violations / inspection 7.04 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Monroe County Avg 0.08 closures / facility 0.08 county average

El Meson De Pepe in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)

— 2 inspections18 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 6 inspections34 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

El Meson De Pepe in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Meson De Pepe in Key West last inspected?
El Meson De Pepe in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 11, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at El Meson De Pepe in Key West?
The most frequently cited violations at El Meson De Pepe in Key West are: Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation, Proper sewage disposal.
How many health inspections has El Meson De Pepe in Key West had?
El Meson De Pepe in Key West has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of El Meson De Pepe in Key West find?
El Meson De Pepe in Key West was most recently inspected on March 11, 2026 with 13 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has El Meson De Pepe in Key West ever been shut down?
No, El Meson De Pepe in Key West has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.

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