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PEGASUS INTERNATIONAL HOTEL

501 SOUTHARD ST, Key West FL 33040 · (305) 294-9323

Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 4 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats15
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5428360
Grade history
DEC 23
MAR 25
AUG 25
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

4 inspections trending up, 21 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hard,boiled eggs (50F - Cold Holding);at breakfast buffet counter. Observed ice under container melted. Operator stated she will get employee to replenish ice to chill eggs.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Observed reach in cooler/ freezers stored outside next to guest ice machine. Advised manager that food cannot be stored in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area.
Basic/08B-63-4
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Dec 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hard,boiled eggs (50F - Cold Holding);at breakfast buffet counter. Observed ice under container melted. Operator stated she will get employee to replenish ice to chill eggs.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored in cabinet below breakfast buffet next to plasticware. Also, spray bottle in cabinet under breakfast buffet stored next to bag of granola. Operator removed both spray bottles of cleaners to properly store.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute of ice machine nearest laundry room soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink at breakfast buffet area. Operator replenished soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees certificates are expired and person in charge unable to get them from managers office.
Intermediate/53B-14-5

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.