NEW YORK PASTA GARDEN
1075 DUVAL C1 · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
29-34-4High Priority – Hose bib no vacuum breaker, located near the three compartment sink.
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 8+ active (live) files in the dishwasher area.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 8 units of white fish fillet in individual vacuum packages inside walk in cooler.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw white fish (55F – Cold Holding); raw beef (55F – Cold Holding); raw lobster tails (56F – Cold Holding); raw veal (56F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (58F – Cold Holding); raw scallops (58F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (54F – Cold Holding); raw clams (56F – Cold Holding), stored in 3 doors flip top reach in cooler, located at cooking line. As per operator food was prepared 8 hours before the inspection.
Intermediate 3
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at the bar station.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink, located at bar station.
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves where dry food storage is kept.
Basic 13
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing, throughout the kitchen areas.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner, throughout the kitchen areas.
14-74-7Basic – 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. Observed 3 doors flip top reach in cooler running at 55 F, located at cooking line.
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 8 units of white fish fillet in individual vacuum packages inside walk in cooler.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in the wall by the bakery station near the ice machine.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located at preparation kitchen.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler interior shelves soiled.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed most cooked foods not covered inside walk in cooler.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing area.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leakage from the air conditioner's drainage pipe above the ceiling, located at preparation kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 11:45 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.