TONG'S GARDEN KEY WEST INC

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef at walk in cooler. Manager rearranged products. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside rice cooker. Manager removed item. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Employee removed cardboard. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

Basic - Screen in door torn. Observed bottom of screen torn at back exit door.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled over three compartment sink. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside white rice cooker in kitchen. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed flour bag stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed bag from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board in kitchen. Operator removed towel. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed honey chicken container uncovered in reach in cooler. Operator covered container. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna (54F - Cold Holding); salmon (49F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler for less than 2 hours,as per operator. Items were placed inside the walk in freezer for rapid cooling.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen.

Basic - Observed ice build up in sushi reach in cooler.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple cloths stored around the kitchen, not in sanitation buckets.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (82F - Cold Holding), pooled eggs (49F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per operator, for less than 2 hours. Operator took products to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink near walk in cooler.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl stored inside container of rice. Operator removed item. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen, ware washing and storage areas.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee soda inside preparation cooler at cook line. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation tables at front line and cook line. Operator placed towels in chlorine solution. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried rice (88°F - Hot Holding), at the cooked line for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheated at 165° F. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked pasta (88/68F - Cooling); fried rice (108/100F - Cooling) covered during cooling process, operator uncovered. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cel, phone on preparation table, operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed chicken (86F - Cooling) at room temperature at back storage area. As per manager, chicken was prepared more than 2 hours prior. Advised manager to reheat product to 165F.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon and tuna stored over krab sticks and cut avocado at preparation cooler at cook line. Manager rearranged products. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked eggs (56F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (47F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at cook line. As per manager, more than 4 hours.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked eggs (56F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (47F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at cook line. As per manager, more than 4 hours.

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed storage containers with cracks at walk in cooler.

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.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside raw and cooked rice containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed at cook line.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at side and bottom of back exit door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy accumulation of food debris at walk in freezer. Observed floor soiled at dry storage area.

Basic - Screen in door torn at back exit door.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken and raw beef not covered at walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flies in kitchen area. Observed three flies in back prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-16: Observed four flies in kitchen area. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bag used to store ginger in walk-in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-16: No change Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler across from fryers: chicken (62F - Cold Holding); pork (61F - Cold Holding); eggs ambient) (67F - Cold Holding); krab (60F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler four hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Item stored on cook line: fresh garlic in oil (86F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Items in reach-in cooler across from stove: shrimp (53F - Cold Holding); beef (51F - Cold Holding); chicken (52F,51F - Cold Holding); pork (52F - Cold Holding); tofu (51F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items stored in cooler over night. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-16: Reach-in cooler across from fryers: eggs (ambient) 66F, pork 53F, chicken 48F. Reach-in cooler across from stove: tofu 44F, beef 45F, shrimp 46F, chicken 47F, krab 46F. Employee stated all items were placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Employee moved items to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Reach-in cooler across from fryers, ambient temperature 67F. Reach-in cooler across from stove, ambient temperature 47F. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-16: Reach-in cooler across from fryers, 66 F. Reach-in cooler across from stove, 48F Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards stored on shelf across from three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-16: No change Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the top that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-16: No change Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna (45 F - Cold Holding); salmon (45 F - Cold Holding). As per Operator they have been placed outside 1 hour ago. Operator removed them to Walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with degreaser not labeled inside kitchen. Employee labeled it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside rice cooker in Kitchen. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tile inside kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce plastic containers stored on Kitchen floor. Employee removed them from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled microwave interior inside kitchen. Employee cleaned it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler fan cover. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed honey chicken containers not covered inside Walk in cooler. Operator covered them. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-04: At the time of the callback inspection observed can opener blade soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler not in use l - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-04: At the time of the callback inspection observed reach in cooler disrepair or in use. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-04: At the time of the callback inspection observed reach in cooler gasket soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-04: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, flour containers. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-04: At the time of the callback inspection observed working containers not identified by common name. Time Extended

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in the prep area. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in the prep area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed make tables cooler door soiled located in the kitchen area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen area.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on top of prep table in the kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located in the kitchen area to in used. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor soiled with food residue.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container with soy sauce stored on kitchen floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed empty cardboard and empty cooking oil containers discarded outside dumpster area.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Located by the hand washing sink in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in the prep area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all cooler gasket soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Make table cooler in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and flour containers with no common name. Repeat Violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed garbage bag used to store dumplings inside reach in freezer. Operator placed food into proper containers. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-24: Observed wonton stored in a thank you bag stored in a white chest freezer. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hand wash sink removed next to the three compartment sink. inspector observed capped off drain pipe running from underneath the three compartment sink in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-24: Hand wash sink removed next to the three compartment sink. inspector observed capped off drain pipe running from underneath the three compartment sink in the kitchen. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-24: Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed one hand washing sink in the establishment nearby the cookline. Observed employees washing dishes at the three compartment sink and prepping food nearby the three compartment sink. The hand wash sink was removed from location next to the three compartment sink. Observed capped off drain pipe running from underneath the three compartment sink in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-24: Observed employees washing dishes at the three compartment sink and prepping food nearby the three compartment sink. The hand wash sink was removed from location next to the three compartment sink. Observed capped off drain pipe running from underneath the three compartment sink in the kitchen. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-24: Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Time Extended