CHINA GARDEN

Name: CHINA GARDEN
Address: 3300 N ROOSEVELT BLVD, KEY WEST, FL, 33040, US
Rating: 80.2

3300 N ROOSEVELT BLVD, KEY WEST, FL 33040

License #5401136

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80.2 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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CHINA GARDEN in KEY WEST currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 80.2 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 27, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 27 total violations — 6 critical, 4 major, 17 minor.

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[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can; 16 oz Szechuan Sweet Bean Sauce.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at mens restroom hand sink.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 expired certificates Kevin and Si Qi; 8/14/24 and 07/14/24.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no breaker.
[08B-48-4] Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed snow peas being prepped in dining area. Observed dumplings being made outside of restrooms. Operator discontinued food prep on both areas; all items returned to kitchen.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back screen door.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster on site. Inspector provided via email.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli cup stored inside sugar located in dry storage room.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnets. Observed on dry food and dish racks.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of warmer soiled.
[32-07-5] Bathroom facility not clean. Observed urinal and toilet stained.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in multiple coolers. Observed hood system heavily soiled.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed iodine stored on dry dish rack above triple sink, . Operator corrected during inspection. Observed container of menthol cream above reach in coolers across cook line. Operator removed cream during inspection.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled dry food shelves. Observed soiled dry dish racks.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above veggies chopped in walk in cooler. Operator corrected order during inspection. Observed in cooler next to prep sink; raw beef stored above tempura chicken. Operator changed order during inspection.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers across cook line.

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