PESCADO KW
1126 TRUMAN AVE, Key West FL 33040 · 305.396.7425
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
SEP 23
APR 24
AUG 24
JUL 25
JAN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled by 3 compartment sink.
Jan 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Observed food handler certificate for Jose L Ramos expired on 11-19-2025 by Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled by 3 compartment sink.
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touching soiled kitchen utensils and then put on gloves without washing hands. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed salsa verde (47F - Cold Holding)store in 3 doors standing reach in cooler gaskets soiled. As per operator food was prepared 24 hours before the inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw stored in 3 doors reach in cooler at (48F - Cold Holding), dice tomatos (50F - Cold Holding); guacamole (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator food was prepared 3 hours before the inspection. Advised operator to placed ice bags to cooler down temperature. Observed salsa verde (47F - Cold Holding)store in 3 doors standing reach in cooler gaskets soiled. As per operator food was prepared 24 hours before the inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located near the three compartment sink. During the inspection employee place a new paper towel.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed 3 doors reach in cooler running at 47 F. Discussed with operator and advised to use ice bags inside food stored in the reach in cooler.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish thawing in standing water. Discussed and coached operator in proper methods. During the inspection employee removed fish form the package.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located on top of the flip top, located at the food truck entrance door.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone and wallet stored on top of the microwave. During the inspection employee removed items.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food truck floor soiled.
Food stored on floor. Observed 1 case of water stored on the floor. During the inspection employee removed item and placed it correctly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed most of the reach in cooler interior soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw mahi-mahi thawing at room temperature water.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the entire food truck.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic containers with sugar and different sauces without labels.
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Hair net was provided.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, located at prep area.
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm) next to triple sink. Operator added more water to dilute sanitizer solution. Retested at 100ppm.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of milk opened two days ago not date marked. Operator date marked milk.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler next to door soiled/:stained. Also, portable green cutting board next to food warmer soiled/ stained.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection. Employee that was on duty filled out form
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