NEW YORK PASTA GARDEN
Virginia Street
Key West, Florida, 33040
Upper Duval
Monroe County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/7/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe on flour container by dry storage area. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observe throughout kitchen.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observe throughout kitchen.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observe on white chest and white standing unit at kitchen area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe soiled gaskets on unit at cook line.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observe on unit across stove at cook line.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observe throughout kitchen.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe flour container not identified with common name at kitchen area.
- 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observe beer bottle inside ice dispenser on soda machine, operator discarded ice during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe raw steak (47F - Cold Holding) on shelves at walk in cooler, ad per operator raw steak was in preparation table less than 30 minutes.
- 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.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe soiled can opener blade.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe by the kitchen entrance. Operator restocked during inspection.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/7/2025 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 8/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
13
Total
18
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By the preparation area. Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the kitchen areas. Repeat Violation
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean bowls and plates not stored inverted, located at cooking line.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. By the exit door.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at cooking line. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs in use stored on oven handle.
- 35B-06-4:Basic - Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects not designed to retain insect within the device. Observed insect control device above soda machine, located at preparation area.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located at cooking line.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of all reach in coolers soiled. Observed all reach in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
- 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly, throughout the kitchen areas. Repeat Violation
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area. Repeat Violation
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line.
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/19/2024 revealed 18 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 4/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Located in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Ceiling tile missing. Located in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer with door not closing properly. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer with door not closing properly. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in both reach in freezers in the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in both reach in freezers in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave inside the kitchen soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave inside the kitchen soiled **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of all reach in coolers soiled. Observed all reach in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of all reach in coolers soiled. Observed all reach in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed all reach in cooler shelves soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed all reach in cooler shelves soiled. **Time Extended**
- 14-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Warning **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/17/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 4/16/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
12
Total
18
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Located in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer with door not closing properly. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. In the entrance of the kitchen. Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water throughout the entire establishment. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in both reach in freezers in the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave inside the kitchen soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of all reach in coolers soiled. Observed all reach in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed all reach in cooler shelves soiled. Warning
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Warning
- 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Located in the hand sink by the service station. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 15+ live files in the dough making area laying on the wall, prep table and touching prep garlic bites on the prep table, approximately 25+ live flies in the kitchen on top of the stove, grill top and prep tables, and approximately 30+ live flies in the dry storage area laying on shelves and can foods. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken over cooked rice and raw beef Warning
- 28-26-5:High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed wastewater backing up from the drain in front of the 3 compartment sink. Opened multiple faucets and observed water coming up from the drain. Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed approximately 15+ live files in the dough making area laying on the wall, prep table and touching prep garlic bites on the prep table, approximately 25+ live flies in the kitchen on top of the stove, grill top and prep tables, and approximately 30+ live flies in the dry storage area laying on shelves and can foods. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); slice tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); dice tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); raw shell egg (64F - Cold Holding); slice cheese (52F - Cold Holding) stored inside the reach in cooler closer to the dry storage for less than 2 hours, as per operator. Advised operator place items into the walk in cooler. Warning
- 35A-01-4:Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Observed 7 chickens inside walking around the kitchen. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2024 revealed 18 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 9/29/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in cooler across from pizza oven unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Observed middle door in disrepair and water in bottom of cooler. Employee put ice in bottom of cooler to chill foods but ambient temperature is 48F Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: At callback no TCS foods in reach-in cooler. Ambient temperature 44-48F. Operator stated he has someone coming to service cooler. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 26 flying insects in the following areas: 10 near the clean storage shelf for pots and pans, 4 in the bar area, 5 in dry food storage area, 6 in the dishwashing area, and 1 on counter at front service line at container of oil for bread. Operator stated he will call Orkin Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: At callback observed one flying insect near front service line. Operator had Orkin treat restaurant this morning. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/29/2023 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/28/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
6
Basic
12
Total
23
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Lip on ice machine at soda dispensing machine at front service line soiled.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle used to dispense sugar. Operator removed bowl.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling throughout back of house in disrepair/ holes in ceiling/ multiple ceiling tiles missing in back of house.
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in cooler across from pizza oven unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Observed middle door in disrepair and water in bottom of cooler. Employee put ice in bottom of cooler to chill foods but ambient temperature is 48F Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf near back door unable to properly air dry
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door on reach-in cooler across from pizza oven in disrepair. Also, walk-in-cooler door and gasket in disrepair. Repeat Violation
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor in walk-in-cooler in disrepair and not easily cleanable.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Walls on cookline and in back of house near dry food storage and warewashing areas in disrepair/ holes in wall/ parts of wall missing and can see light from outside.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple pairs of tongs hanging from handle of oven at end of kitchen. Employee removed tongs to properly store. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on multiple reach-in coolers on cookline soiled. Repeat Violation
- 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Frame around back door not protected from vermin and multiple flying insects present. Repeat Violation
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor throughout kitchen, prep, warewashing and cookline unsealed concrete. Repeat Violation
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 26 flying insects in the following areas: 10 near the clean storage shelf for pots and pans, 4 in the bar area, 5 in dry food storage area, 6 in the dishwashing area, and 1 on counter at front service line at container of oil for bread. Operator stated he will call Orkin Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw chicken stored in direct contact of non food grade thank you bag.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw lamb in reach-in cooler in prep area. Operator removed chicken to properly store. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. meatballs (48F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from pizza oven. Employee stated items were placed in cooler about an hour prior. Employee placed ice in bottom of cooler to chill foods. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to single use to go trays at bar area. Operator removed spray bottle of cleaner. Corrected On-Site
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam tags not date marked with last date served.
- 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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cookline soiled/ stained. Also, portable cutting board in prep area soiled/ stained. Also, soda nozzle at soda dispensing machine soiled Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in prep area blocked by floor fan.
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Non food grade brush used for oil at counter at front service line. Repeat Violation
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. House made lasagna made two days ago not date marked. Employee date marked pan of lasagna. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/28/2023 revealed 23 total violations (5 high priority, 6 intermediate, 12 basic).