Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TONG'S GARDEN KEY WEST INC

1458 KENNEDY DR · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 3, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3658070
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13495979
DBPR license5401986

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority08A-20-5

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**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic14-01-5

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**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-05-4

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

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-37-5

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

#4Basic35B-09-4

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

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 10:42 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.