CHINA GARDEN WEST DOWNTOWN

Name: CHINA GARDEN WEST DOWNTOWN
Address: 531 FLEMING ST, KEY WEST, FL, 33040, US
Rating: 88.9

531 FLEMING ST, KEY WEST, FL 33040

License #5401670

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88.9 Grade B / 100

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CHINA GARDEN WEST DOWNTOWN in KEY WEST currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 88.9 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 12, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 18 total violations — 1 critical, 2 major, 15 minor.

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[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach freezer.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted at cook line. Employee inverted during inspection.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal drink inside walk in cooler. Manager discarded during inspection.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside reach in cooler soiled with food debris at cook line.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with alcohol not labeled at preparation table. Employee labeled during inspection.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed bucket with soy sauce being stored on the floor across ice machine. Manager removed and stored properly.

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