Inspection Report

Florida DBPR 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 dateAugust 27, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3449719
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8738746
DBPR license5401670

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Discussed and coached operator in proper methods.

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

Basic 4

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer

#3Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed ric gaskets soiled, located at cooking line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:13 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
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.