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
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (82F – Cold Holding), pooled eggs (49F – Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per operator, for less than 2 hours. Operator took products to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink near walk in cooler.
Basic 5
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl stored inside container of rice. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen, ware washing and storage areas.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee soda inside preparation cooler at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
32-17-4Basic – Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation tables at front line and cook line. Operator placed towels in chlorine solution. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:03 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.