The Rusty Pelican # 26
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
58
Score
The Rusty Pelican # 26 is a restaurant located at 3201 Rickenbacker Cswy, Key Biscayne, FL.
Health inspection records are available below. Check the inspection history and violations section for details on past inspections conducted by the local health department.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
58
May 9, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
61
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Jun 26, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
74
Feb 16, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
37
Dec 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
52
Violations — Mar 3, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at CO tanks next to ice machine. Tanks were secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents at pastry area soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at ware washing storage area.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at white cutting board board at sushi area and all cutting boards at cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed staff doing food preparation while wearing a watch. Watch was removed **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at both WIFs door.
14-69-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at HWS at sushi area.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at pastry area. Wiping cloth was correctly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (61F - Cold Holding) and raw salmon (51F - Cold Holding) booth at cook line. As per staff, less than 2 hours. Products were moved to other unit for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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