GARDENS HOTEL
526 ANGELA ST, Key West FL 33040 · 305-294-2661
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 4 visits since May 2024
4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License Expired since October 1st, 2023.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired what test kit since 2024.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some mold like substance inside ice machine.
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.
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed different utensils stored inside sanitizer in between uses. Employee discarded the sanitizer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel underneath cutting board.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed kitchen utensils stored inside sanitizer solution in between use. Employee discarded the sanitizer.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License Expired since October 1st, 2023.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed behind dumpster.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda nozzle inside Bar.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Quaternary Test Kit.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with Windex unlabeled inside Bar. Operator labeled spry bottle.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employee restroom.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank not secured by employee restroom.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed inside employee restroom.
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.