Key West, Monroe County

CHINA GARDEN WEST DOWNTOWN

531 FLEMING ST, Key West, FL 33040

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
1 Intermediate
Jan 12, 2026
City
Key West
County
Monroe
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
3

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

41-17-4

Detail 24295192

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with alcohol not labeled at preparation table. Employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 24295193

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled with dark substance at dining area.

36-73-4

Detail 24295195

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

08B-38-4

Detail 24295190

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket with soy sauce being stored on the floor across ice machine. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24295197

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach freezer.

12B-13-4

Detail 24295196

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal drink inside walk in cooler. Manager discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 24295194

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside reach in cooler soiled with food debris at cook line.

25-06-4

Detail 24295191

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted at cook line. Employee inverted during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 13Total: 15

29-34-4

Detail 23963269

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bib. By the kitchen smoker.

22-31-4

Detail 23963271

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment, throughout the kitchen areas.

22-20-5

Detail 23963266

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

16-03-4

Detail 23963265

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Detail 23963272

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-01-5

Detail 23963262

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

14-69-4

Detail 23963268

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at preparation kitchen.

22-08-4

Detail 23963260

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. During the inspection employee cleaned it. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23963261

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

23-03-4

Detail 23963259

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed most of the reach in cooler gaskets soiled.

22-16-4

Detail 23963270

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.

25-06-4

Detail 23963264

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. By the cooking line. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 23963263

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler,located at preparation kitchen.

36-02-5

Detail 23963267

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area .

14-17-4

Detail 23963258

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

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 12Total: 16

11-05-4

Detail 23591436

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.

11-27-4

Detail 23591429

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.

05-07-4

Detail 23591424

Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.

11-26-1

Detail 23591433

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.

23-24-4

Detail 23591430

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

36-06-4

Detail 23591438

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.

24-05-4

Detail 23591431

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

13-03-4

Detail 23591432

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

05-09-4

Detail 23591435

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer inside most kitchen RIC.

23-03-4

Detail 23591437

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all top surfaces of kitchen shelves soiled.

21-10-4

Detail 23591434

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

08B-12-5

Detail 23591426

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed coked rice in walking cooler not covered.

14-17-4

Detail 23591428

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

36-27-5

Detail 23591427

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen wall with food debris around cooking area.

21-12-4

Detail 23591425

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-09-4

Detail 23591423

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.