China Garden in Key West
3300 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040
China Garden in Key West has accumulated 308 violations across 23 inspections dating to at least 2016, averaging 13.4 violations per inspection — more than 2.5 times Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent across the facility's inspection history, including recurring findings of improper hand and arm washing (cited in at least 5 inspections), employee health reporting failures (cited in at least 6 inspections), inadequate consumer advisories (cited in at least 6 inspections), and improper chemical storage (cited in at least 4 inspections). Additional high-priority violations have included improper food cooking temperatures, shell stock handling, food contact surface sanitation, and time-as-a-control violations. In September 2023, the facility received back-to-back employee health reporting violations on September 27, 28, and 29, prompting administrative complaint recommendations. A fire safety violation was documented on April 30, 2018, for a propane tank larger than code limits stored inside the building. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on January 27, 2026 found 42 violations including 4 high-priority violations and resulted in inspection completion with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: January 27, 2026
China Garden in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
China Garden in Key West: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Warning Issued
China Garden in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections24 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections27 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections27 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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China Garden in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was China Garden in Key West last inspected?
- China Garden in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at China Garden in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at China Garden in Key West are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has China Garden in Key West had?
- China Garden in Key West has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 13.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of China Garden in Key West find?
- China Garden in Key West was most recently inspected on January 27, 2026 with 27 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has China Garden in Key West ever been shut down?
- No, China Garden in Key West has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has China Garden in Key West had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, China Garden in Key West has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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