CHINA GARDEN
3300 North Roosevelt Boulevard
Key West, Florida, 33040
Monroe County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/4/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Woman bathroom
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container inside bag of flour. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Back kitchen area.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked ribs, in walk in cooler. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server touched dirty dishes than bring food plate to a customer. Instructed operator regarding the hand washing. Operator properly washed hand. Corrected On-Site
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked ribs (78/75F - Cooling); cooked beef (74/70F - Cooling) covered it in walk in cooler, operator uncovered it. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2025 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 9/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside flour container inside dry storage. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at cooking line.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 6/24/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside flour container inside dry storage. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine lid in disrepair. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic containers stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed containers from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled black fan inside kitchen. Also, observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets inside kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken container uncovered inside white refrigerator in kitchen. Operator covered container. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked shrimps inside reach in cooler in front of cook line. Operator stored products correctly. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/24/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/29/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler across from fryers: chicken (47F - Cold Holding); beef (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler 2 hours prior to temperatures being taken. Manager moved items to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Items in reach-in cooler at end of cook line near kitchen entrance from dining room: chicken (47F - Cold Holding); beef (46F - Cold Holding); egg roll (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items stored in cooler overnight. Items stored in walk-in cooler: shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); slaw (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding); pork (48F - Cold Holding); egg roll (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items were at proper temperature 2 hours prior to temperatures being taken. Manager had employees move some items to walk-in freezer and place bags of ice on the other items. Items stored on cook line counter: chicken (58F - Cold Holding); shrimp (53F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed on counter 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed items in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Manager stated items would be held on time going forward, inspector provided operator with time as a public health control paperwork. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Walk-in cooler:bean sprouts 47F, beef 47F,cream cheese 47F. Manager stated items placed in walk-in cooler from walk-in freezer two hours prior to temperature being taken, these are the only Time/Temperature controlled for Safety stored in cooler. Manager moved items to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.Admin Complaint Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Walk-in cooler: tofu47F. Manager stated item was placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken, ice on product melted. Tofu is the only Time/Temperature controlled for Safety item in walk-in cooler. Repairman had ambient temperature down to 45F and steadily dropping. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/29/2023 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/28/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler across from fryers: chicken (47F - Cold Holding); beef (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler 2 hours prior to temperatures being taken. Manager moved items to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Items in reach-in cooler at end of cook line near kitchen entrance from dining room: chicken (47F - Cold Holding); beef (46F - Cold Holding); egg roll (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items stored in cooler overnight. Items stored in walk-in cooler: shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); slaw (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding); pork (48F - Cold Holding); egg roll (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items were at proper temperature 2 hours prior to temperatures being taken. Manager had employees move some items to walk-in freezer and place bags of ice on the other items. Items stored on cook line counter: chicken (58F - Cold Holding); shrimp (53F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed on counter 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed items in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Manager stated items would be held on time going forward, inspector provided operator with time as a public health control paperwork. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Walk-in cooler:bean sprouts 47F, beef 47F,cream cheese 47F. Manager stated items placed in walk-in cooler from walk-in freezer two hours prior to temperature being taken, these are the only Time/Temperature controlled for Safety stored in cooler. Manager moved items to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.Admin Complaint Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/28/2023 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/27/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones on shelf above reach-in cooler across from stove. Manager had employees remove phones from shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets for walk-in cooler .
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor at end of cook line.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside of door to reach-in cooler in back of kitchen. Hood vents above grill. Fan at end of cook line dusty. Gasket of reach-in cooler across from fryer.
- 35B-09-4:Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Screen to back door torn.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk-in cooler.
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside and began handling clean dishes without washing hands.
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Chicken and shrimp on cook line stored in cardboard boxes. Manager had employee place items in stainless pans. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items in reach-in cooler at end of cook line near kitchen entrance from dining room: chicken (47F - Cold Holding); beef (46F - Cold Holding); egg roll (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items stored in cooler overnight.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler across from fryers: chicken (47F - Cold Holding); beef (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler 2 hours prior to temperatures being taken. Manager moved items to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Items in reach-in cooler at end of cook line near kitchen entrance from dining room: chicken (47F - Cold Holding); beef (46F - Cold Holding); egg roll (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items stored in cooler overnight. Items stored in walk-in cooler: shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); slaw (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding); pork (48F - Cold Holding); egg roll (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items were at proper temperature 2 hours prior to temperatures being taken. Manager had employees move some items to walk-in freezer and place bags of ice on the other items. Items stored on cook line counter: chicken (58F - Cold Holding); shrimp (53F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed on counter 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed items in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Manager stated items would be held on time going forward, inspector provided operator with time as a public health control paperwork. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet on wall across from walk-in cooler.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler car from cook line stove. Interior of microwave at end of cook line. Nozzles of coffee machine in kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/27/2023 revealed 13 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).