NEW YORK PASTA GARDEN
1075 DUVAL C1 · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
27 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 20 small flying insects under 3 compartment sink.
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed flour stored on black non food containers inside reach.
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 3 live roaches crawling on top of food containers inside reach in cooler at cook line. Operator discarded.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed approximately 3 live roaches crawling on top of raw scallops,cubed butter and cooked shrimp containers inside reach in cooler at cook line. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (48F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F – Cold Holding); blue cheese (46F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F – Hot Holding); cooked pasta (47F – Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line, as per operator less than 2 hours.
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residues inside hand wash sink by microwave.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to white freezer. Operator restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lasagna and cooked pasta prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not date marked on shelves at walk in cooler.
Basic 17
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on flour container, operator removed.
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing some ceiling tiles at kitchen area.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water marks on some ceiling tiles at kitchen area.
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 reach in cooler temperature at 50° F at cook line.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches inside reach in cooler at cook line.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in unit at cook line.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.Observed at back door.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on white standing freezer.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers on units at cook line.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust and grease accumulated on cover fans at walk in cooler.
35B-05-4Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed broken screen door at preparation area.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in cooler's interior at kitchen area.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed clean utensils stored not inverted by alcohol reach in cooler.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed on 3 reach in coolers at cook line.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cooked rice container not covered inside reach in cooler's interior at cook line.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed: unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 12:12 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
3 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.