The Rusty Pelican # 26
3201 Rickenbacker Cswy, Key Biscayne, FL 33149 · Permanent Food Service · License 2303412
What drove the grade
Observed Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat food at pastry cooler.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 29 complaint inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 5 basic-8
- Safety score92
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitComplaint inspection
- First visitOct 29, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Observed Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat food at pastry cooler.
Basic5
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Observed fruit pulp stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Observed In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses, person in charge removed.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Observed Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food inside cooked rice, chef removed.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Observed In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Observed Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at salad station.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.