Inspection Report

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CHINA GARDEN WEST DOWNTOWN

531 FLEMING ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 21, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3739135
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13777637
DBPR license5401670

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority08A-05-6

High 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**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority41-10-4

High 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**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks.

Basic 7

#1Basic14-45-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed under stove where pots and pans are held.

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – 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**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in both reach in freezers.

#5Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed across cook line.

#6Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen.

#7Basic14-06-4

Basic – 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
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.