GARDENS HOTEL

With 3 inspections documented, GARDENS HOTEL maintains a 2.8/5 food safety rating in KEY WEST. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

526 Angela Street

Key West, Florida, 33040

Downtown

Monroe County County

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)

Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10913212

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some mold like substance inside ice machine .
40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal cell phone on prep table.
10-18-5:Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed different utensils stored inside sanitizer in between uses. Employee discarded the sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel underneath cutting board.
16-37-1:Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired what test kit since 2024. Repeat Violation
02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory was printed and posted. Corrected On-Site

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8786661

50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed
10-18-5:Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed kitchen utensils stored inside sanitizer solution in between use. Employee discarded the sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
16-37-1:Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed what test kit expired on 12/2024.

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8385438

32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employee restroom.
51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank not secured by employee restroom.
32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed inside employee restroom.
50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License Expired since October 1st, 2023. Admin Complaint
29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed behind dumpster.
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda nozzle inside Bar.
16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Quaternary Test Kit.
41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with Windex unlabeled inside Bar. Operator labeled spry bottle. Corrected On-Site