TONG'S GARDEN KEY WEST INC
1458 KENNEDY DR · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
See what changed since the last inspection.
Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-12-5High Priority – Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried rice (88°F – Hot Holding), at the cooked line for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheated at 165° F. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked pasta (88/68F – Cooling); fried rice (108/100F – Cooling) covered during cooling process, operator uncovered. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 3
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cel, phone on preparation table, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:18 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.