NEW YORK PASTA GARDEN
1075 DUVAL ST STE C1 · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
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Violation Summary
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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
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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.