HILTON GARDEN INN KEY WEST
3850 N ROOSEVELT BLVD, Key West FL 33040 · 305-789-2766
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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. Discussed with employee, and provided email handout.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of shampoo on oatmeal on dry food rack. Shampoo was removed from rack.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand sink in warewash area. Chef replaced during inspection.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed above hand sink next to walk in freezer.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed backpack on deli slicer. Backpack was removed from slicer.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed cooler next to ovens with torn gasket.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of hash brown on floor of walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in multiple coolers.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed under grill.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in.
Jun 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over liquid eggs inside standing reach in cooler at cook line entrance.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw mahi thawing inside reduced oxygen package inside reach in cooler across from ovens on cook line. Advised operator to open packages when thawing vacuum sealed fish.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with deep cut marks across from ovens at cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gasket torn next to fryer.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on floor inside walk in freezer.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer in kitchen.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed mahi fish inside bags in reach in cooler. Operator removed fish completely from bags.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed curt board on reach in cooler in front of oven in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing station by Walk in freezer. Operator provided sign.
Dec 11, 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
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Employee washed it.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice Machine soiled.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish no longer frozen not removed from ROP package. Chef opened all packages.
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.reach in cooler gasket soiled. Manager cleaned it.
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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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. Discussed with employee, and provided email handout.
Observed paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located near the walk in freezer.
Observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located at coffee station.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish not frozen in oxygen reduce package. Advise operator to either remove from package or cut the package.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter's soiled.
Observed 2 ceiling tile missing, above the walk in cooler.
Observed Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at cooking line.
Observed interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located at cooking line.
Observed reach freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
Observed walk in freezer floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled, throughout kitchen areas.
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs and proceeded to handle clean plate without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and use new plate.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Fish stored in cook line reach-in cooler. Manager discarded fish.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in across from cook line grill: ham (46F - Cold Holding); sausage (52F - Cold Holding. Manager stated items placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Mana moved items to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring device for high temperature machine.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples for self service in buffet area. Manager washed and wrapped apples.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks next to soda box station in back of kitchen. Manager placed chain around CO2 tanks.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles in front of walk-in cooler.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fish stored in cook line reach-in cooler. Manager discarded fish.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cook line reach-in cooler. Manager discarded drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse and coat stored on slicer. Manager removed items and placed the items in area for employees.
Ice bucket not inverted between uses. Ice buckets stored on ice machine across from office. Manager turned ice buckets over.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on ice machine across from office. Manager washed, rinsed and sanitized scoop and placed scoop in pan.
Stored food not covered. Filters with coffee in wait station. Manager wrapped items with plastic wrap.
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.