Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CHINA GARDEN WEST DOWNTOWN

531 FLEMING ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 18, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3593629
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10873788
DBPR license5401670

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#14High Priority29-34-4

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

Intermediate 1

#15Intermediate22-31-4

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

Basic 13

#1Basic22-20-5

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

#2Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

#3Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#4Basic14-01-5

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

#5Basic14-69-4

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

#6Basic22-08-4

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

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic31B-04-4

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

#8Basic23-03-4

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

#9Basic22-16-4

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

#10Basic25-06-4

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

Repeat Violation
#11Basic29-49-6

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

#12Basic36-02-5

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

#13Basic14-17-4

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

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:24 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 15 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
4 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.