NEW YORK PASTA GARDEN
1075 DUVAL ST STE C1 · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 15+ live files in the dough making area laying on the wall, prep table and touching prep garlic bites on the prep table, approximately 25+ live flies in the kitchen on top of the stove, grill top and prep tables, and approximately 30+ live flies in the dry storage area laying on shelves and can foods. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken over cooked rice and raw beef **Warning**
28-26-5High Priority – Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed wastewater backing up from the drain in front of the 3 compartment sink. Opened multiple faucets and observed water coming up from the drain. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed approximately 15+ live files in the dough making area laying on the wall, prep table and touching prep garlic bites on the prep table, approximately 25+ live flies in the kitchen on top of the stove, grill top and prep tables, and approximately 30+ live flies in the dry storage area laying on shelves and can foods. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (54F – Cold Holding); slice tomatoes (52F – Cold Holding); dice tomatoes (55F – Cold Holding); raw shell egg (64F – Cold Holding); slice cheese (52F – Cold Holding) stored inside the reach in cooler closer to the dry storage for less than 2 hours, as per operator. Advised operator place items into the walk in cooler. **Warning**
Intermediate 1
35A-01-4Intermediate – Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Observed 7 chickens inside walking around the kitchen. **Warning**
Basic 12
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Located in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer with door not closing properly. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. In the entrance of the kitchen. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water throughout the entire establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in both reach in freezers in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave inside the kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of all reach in coolers soiled. Observed all reach in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed all reach in cooler shelves soiled. **Warning**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. **Warning**
29-19-4Basic – Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Located in the hand sink by the service station. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:12 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.