Pescado Kw

1126 Truman Ave, Key West, FL 33040

Seafood

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Pescado Kw appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 12, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average for Key West sits at 74, putting Pescado Kw on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Hair net was provided.

13-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.

23-03-4

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, located at prep area.

21-12-4

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations.

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High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Intermediate - 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 **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - 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.

22-02-4

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs at 59° F inside the reach in cooler.. As per operator they placed pooled eggs less than 4 hours ago. Operator placed ice around the counter . **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 3 cutting boards no longer cleanable. Operator discarded them. **Corrected On-Site**

14-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pescado Kw last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pescado Kw on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pescado Kw?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pescado Kw.

How does Pescado Kw compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Pescado Kw most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.

Has Pescado Kw's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pescado Kw have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pescado Kw means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Pescado Kw inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pescado Kw is inspected around two times per year on average.

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