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GARDEN HOUSE

329 ELIZABETH ST, Key West FL 33040 · 305-294-1666

Last inspected Aug 27, 2025 · 4 visits since May 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats12
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5428208
Grade history
MAY 24
JUN 24
APR 25
AUG 25
— STEADY

4 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed thermometer only to check hot temperatures, but not for cold. Manager ordered one immediately.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Apr 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quat test kit expired since 2013.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Missing thermometer to check food temperature.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
May 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and provided to manager via email. Manager printed and employees signed agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at unisex employee restroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed waffle powder inside plastic container without label at kitchen.
Basic/02D-01-5

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.