CHINA GARDEN WEST DOWNTOWN
531 FLEMING ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bib. By the kitchen smoker.
Intermediate 1
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment, throughout the kitchen areas.
Basic 13
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at preparation kitchen.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. During the inspection employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed most of the reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. By the cooking line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler,located at preparation kitchen.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area .
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:24 PM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.