EL MESON DE PEPE
dba CASA CAYO HUESO INC
About this restaurant
El Meson de Pepe is a seating restaurant located at 410 Wall Street in Key West with 200 seats, operated by Casa Cayo Hueso Inc. The establishment serves Cuban cuisine and has been family-owned and operated for over 20 years in the heart of downtown Key West. Reviews describe it as one of the most authentic Cuban restaurants in the area, offering traditional Cuban dishes in a casual dining atmosphere.
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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
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410 WALL ST
KEY WEST, FL 33040 - DBPR District
- District 1 — Miami (licenses expire October)
- County (Region Code)
- Hendry (code 26)
- Seating
- 200 seats
License
- License Number
- SEA5402522
- Establishment Type
- Seating Restaurant
- Base Risk Level
- License Expiry
- Oct 1, 2026
- Last Inspection
- Feb 24, 2026
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Mar 11, 2026
Callback
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Call Back - Complied | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V10
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V22
×2
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
I · V29
×2
Proper sewage disposal
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
I · V36
×6
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
B · V51
Premises clean
Premises not clean or in disrepair
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13638710
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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Feb 24, 2026
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Warning Issued | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V10
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V14
×2
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V22
×2
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
I · V29
×2
Proper sewage disposal
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V36
×6
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V40
Wiping cloths usage
Improper use of wiping cloths
I · V41
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
B · V51
Premises clean
Premises not clean or in disrepair
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13574087
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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Nov 12, 2025
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Inspection Completed - No Further Action | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V14
×3
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V22
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 · V31
×3
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V41
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
Class: Food
Visit ID: 10912099
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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