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
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken behind corn in lowboy across cook line. Operator rearranged during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed butane above reach in cooler across cook line and above clean plates. Operator removed during inspection and placed in proper area. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks.
Basic 7
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed under stove where pots and pans are held.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed cup of soda on table prep across cook line. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in both reach in freezers.
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed across cook line.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen.
14-06-4Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood lunging for food and dish racks not sealed.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:42 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.