Key West, Monroe County

HILTON GARDEN INN KEY WEST

3850 N ROOSEVELT BLVD, Key West, FL 33040

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Jun 3, 2026
City
Key West
County
Monroe
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 24605552

High Priority - 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.

06-09-1

Detail 24605553

Basic - 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. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 24605551

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with deep cut marks across from ovens at cook line. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24605555

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gasket torn next to fryer.

08B-38-4

Detail 24605554

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on floor inside walk in freezer.

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 23948681

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer in kitchen.

06-09-1

Detail 23948682

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23948680

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed curt board on reach in cooler in front of oven in kitchen.

31B-04-4

Detail 23948679

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing station by Walk in freezer. Operator provided sign. Corrected On-Site

Dec 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-20-5

Detail 23414025

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.

23-03-4

Detail 23414024

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.reach in cooler gasket soiled. Manager cleaned it. Corrected On-Site

Dec 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 23414625

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Employee washed it. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23414627

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice Machine soiled.

06-09-1

Detail 23414626

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 13

11-27-4

Detail 22825378

Intermediate - 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.

31B-02-4

Detail 22825381

Intermediate - Observed paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located near the walk in freezer.

31B-04-4

Detail 22825387

Basic - Observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located at coffee station.

06-09-1

Detail 22825382

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22825385

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter's soiled.

36-36-4

Detail 22825384

Basic - Observed 2 ceiling tile missing, above the walk in cooler.

14-69-4

Detail 22825389

Basic - Observed Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

36-37-5

Detail 22825388

Basic - Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

14-09-4

Detail 22825379

Basic - Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at cooking line.

22-08-4

Detail 22825383

Basic - Observed interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located at cooking line.

22-16-4

Detail 22825390

Basic - Observed reach freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22825386

Basic - Observed walk in freezer floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

36-27-5

Detail 22825380

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled, throughout kitchen areas.

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 14

12A-27-4

Detail 22508221

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken

01B-03-5

Detail 22508219

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Fish stored in cook line reach-in cooler. Manager discarded fish.

03A-02-5

Detail 22508222

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22508216

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table.

16-62-1

Detail 22508215

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation

08B-15-4

Detail 22508212

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples for self service in buffet area. Manager washed and wrapped apples. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 22508217

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks next to soda box station in back of kitchen. Manager placed chain around CO2 tanks. Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 22508214

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles in front of walk-in cooler.

06-09-1

Detail 22508209

Basic - 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. Corrective Action Taken

12B-07-4

Detail 22508213

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22508220

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

10-14-5

Detail 22508218

Basic - Ice bucket not inverted between uses. Ice buckets stored on ice machine across from office. Manager turned ice buckets over. Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 22508210

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 22508211

Basic - Stored food not covered. Filters with coffee in wait station. Manager wrapped items with plastic wrap. Corrected On-Site

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

16-37-1

Detail 21908938

Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quat test kit sanitizer expired.

24-05-4

Detail 21908941

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed some pots and pans not inverted after washing to allow them to air dry. Employee inverted them. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 21908939

Basic - 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 commercially packaged salmon already defrosted inside the sealed vacuum package. Employee cut all the bags. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21908940

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at both hand sinks at the bar area. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 21908937

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Manager asked the employee to rewash the container er and removed the old stickers. Corrective Action Taken

Sep 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 21373234

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish (58F - Cold Holding); Poultry (52F - Cold Holding); chess (52F - Cold Holding) The items were removed and relocated a to a working unit. , as per manager the food was put into this unit less than 2 hours ago. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21373239

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 21373240

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times On cookline , Blocked by garbage can.

31B-02-4

Detail 21373235

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

14-74-7

Detail 21373238

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in unit on cookline is not cold holding 41 F or below

23-03-4

Detail 21373236

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda dispenser is leaking and has soiled pan.

25-05-4

Detail 21373237

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on the floor .

Jul 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

27-16-4

Detail 21220361

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at pool bar . - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-25: Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at pool bar . Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: Pool bar has not hot water at hand wash sink. Jay Snow the chief engineer states they need more power for the water heater to be installed at the pool bar . Time Extended

08B-52-4

Detail 21220360

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored under dripping condensation in walk-in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-25: container for drips has been moved to top shelf in walk-in cooler until repair are made . Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: Food stored under dripping condensation in walk-in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-25: container for drips has been moved to top shelf in walk-in cooler until repair are made . Food will not be stored under drip until repairs are made. Time Extended

May 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 21107510

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-25: Bar glass washer is not working or being used at callback inspection . All glasses are being washed in main dish machine. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21107509

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager Pam said that they just finished food handler training through Spring Training - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-25: Time Extended

27-16-4

Detail 21107508

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at pool bar . - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-25: Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at pool bar . Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 21107505

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - At bar No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At pool bar - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-25: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 21107507

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic soda bottles on the floor in dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-25: Plastic soda bottles on the floor in dry storage area. Time Extended

08B-52-4

Detail 21107506

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored under dripping condensation in walk-in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-25: container for drips has been moved to top shelf in walk-in cooler until repair are made . Time Extended

May 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 6Basic: 9Total: 20

22-41-4

Detail 21106644

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.

08B-02-4

Detail 21106638

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed apples that are offered for self service that are not wrapped. apples discarded by manager Corrected On-Site

22-45-4

Detail 21106640

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Bar glasses inside glass washer at bar. Machine not sanitizing

35A-02-6

Detail 21106641

High Priority - Observed approximately 10+ small live flies flying at the bar area around the soda gun dispenser and beer dispenser area .

03A-02-5

Detail 21106639

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish (55*F - Cold Holding); Poultry (52F - Cold Holding); Beef (51F - Cold Holding) items were put on ice to rapid cool items As per manager these items were only put into the reach in unit 1-2 hours ago from the walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 21106655

Intermediate - At the bar observed a Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

31A-11-4

Detail 21106651

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Glass washer tube stored in hand wash sink at bar

31B-02-4

Detail 21106650

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At triple sink area, and @ pool bar

53B-01-5

Detail 21106636

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager Pam said that they just finished food handler training through Spring Training

31B-03-4

Detail 21106653

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink @ pool bar

27-16-4

Detail 21106637

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at pool bar .

10-08-5

Detail 21106645

Basic - At bar Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

31B-04-4

Detail 21106649

Basic - At bar No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At pool bar

51-11-4

Detail 21106654

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

16-03-4

Detail 21106648

Basic - Dishwasher at bar Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21106646

Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic soda bottles on the floor in dry storage area.

08B-52-4

Detail 21106647

Basic - Food stored under dripping condensation in walk-in cooler

16-55-4

Detail 21106642

Basic - Kitchen Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine is waiting on service technician. It is in disrepair . Triple is being used until repairs are made .

14-74-7

Detail 21106643

Basic - Reach in unit with drawers , Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. As per manager this unit is r,pitied at the end of the night and reloaded at dinner time

21-12-4

Detail 21106652

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.