TONG'S GARDEN KEY WEST INC
1458 KENNEDY DR · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03D-01-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed chicken (86F – Cooling) at room temperature at back storage area. As per manager, chicken was prepared more than 2 hours prior. Advised manager to reheat product to 165F.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon and tuna stored over krab sticks and cut avocado at preparation cooler at cook line. Manager rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked eggs (56F – Cold Holding); cooked noodles (47F – Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at cook line. As per manager, more than 4 hours.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked eggs (56F – Cold Holding); cooked noodles (47F – Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at cook line. As per manager, more than 4 hours.
Intermediate 2
14-16-4Intermediate – Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed storage containers with cracks at walk in cooler.
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Basic 7
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside raw and cooked rice containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed at cook line.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at side and bottom of back exit door. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy accumulation of food debris at walk in freezer. Observed floor soiled at dry storage area.
35B-09-4Basic – Screen in door torn at back exit door.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken and raw beef not covered at walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 1:04 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.