Tong's Garden Key West INC in Key West
1458 Kennedy Dr, Key West, FL 33040
Tong's Garden in Key West has accumulated 344 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 11.5 per visit. The restaurant was shut down once for roach activity. Fire inspections documented a propane tank and three gas cans stored inside the building in 2018. The facility has faced one disciplinary action resulting in a $400 fine. Food contact surfaces, ventilation, and chemical storage are the most frequently cited violations.
Most recent closure: August 21, 2019 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: March 3, 2026
Tong's Garden Key West INC in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
This Facility
11.5
violations / inspection
11.5 violations per inspection
Monroe County Avg
7.04
violations / inspection
7.04 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Monroe County Avg
0.08
closures / facility
0.08 county average
Tong's Garden Key West INC in Key West: Emergency Closure History (1)
Tong's Garden Key West INC in Key West: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019043747 | $400.00 | Aug 21, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Tong's Garden Key West INC in Key West: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed (3) large gas can containers stored inside of the bathroom"**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Tong's Garden Key West INC in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections29 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections44 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections44 violations · 26 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
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— Complaint Full· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections46 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Tong's Garden Key West INC in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tong's Garden Key West INC in Key West last inspected?
- Tong's Garden Key West INC in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Tong's Garden Key West INC in Key West last shut down?
- Tong's Garden Key West INC in Key West was last shut down on August 21, 2019 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Tong's Garden Key West INC in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tong's Garden Key West INC in Key West are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Tong's Garden Key West INC in Key West had?
- Tong's Garden Key West INC in Key West has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tong's Garden Key West INC in Key West find?
- Tong's Garden Key West INC in Key West was most recently inspected on March 3, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tong's Garden Key West INC in Key West ever been shut down?
- Yes, Tong's Garden Key West INC in Key West has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
- Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
- Has Tong's Garden Key West INC in Key West had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Tong's Garden Key West INC in Key West has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Tong's Garden Key West INC in Key West faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Tong's Garden Key West INC in Key West has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Tong's Garden Key West INC in Key West been fined?
- Tong's Garden Key West INC in Key West has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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