PEPE'S CAFE

dba PEPE'S 1909, LLC

About this restaurant

Pepe's Cafe is a seating restaurant located at 806 Caroline Street in Key West with a capacity of 77 seats. According to local sources, it is the oldest eatery in the Florida Keys and the second oldest eating house in the state of Florida. The restaurant operates daily from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and offers chicken, pork, fresh fish, and steak options including New York Strip, filet mignon, and ribeye.

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F

Food Safety Grade

Poor

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
806 CAROLINE ST
KEY WEST, FL 33040
Phone
(305)296-4339
DBPR District
District 1 — Miami (licenses expire October)
County (Region Code)
Hendry (code 26)
Seating
77 seats

License

License Number
SEA5401240
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Oct 1, 2026
Last Inspection
Nov 12, 2025
Date Result Expand
Nov 12, 2025
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V09
No contamination
Food contaminated by chemical, physical, or biological hazards
H · V10
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V21
Time as control
Time as a public health control not properly used
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
I · V36 ×2
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
B · V50
Adequate lighting
Inadequate lighting in food preparation/storage areas
Class: Food Visit ID: 13478597 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Aug 5, 2025
Callback
 Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Violations Found

H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V05 ×3
Handwashing procedures
Inadequate handwashing by food employees
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V11
Food in good condition
Food in poor condition, mislabeled, or adulterated
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V21
Time as control
Time as a public health control not properly used
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
H · V24
Toxic substance control
Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used
I · V36 ×4
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
Class: Food Visit ID: 13477563 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Jul 30, 2025
Warning Issued

Violations Found

H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V05 ×3
Handwashing procedures
Inadequate handwashing by food employees
H · V08 ×2
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V09
No contamination
Food contaminated by chemical, physical, or biological hazards
H · V10
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V11
Food in good condition
Food in poor condition, mislabeled, or adulterated
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V13
Parasite destruction
Parasite destruction procedures not followed
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V16 ×3
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
H · V21
Time as control
Time as a public health control not properly used
H · V22 ×2
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
H · V24
Toxic substance control
Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used
I · V36 ×5
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V40
Wiping cloths usage
Improper use of wiping cloths
Class: Food Visit ID: 10913004 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food