Hilton Garden Inn Key West
3850 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040 · Permanent Food Service · License 5428287
What drove the grade
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 28 complaint inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 9 basic (2 repeats)-16
- Safety score84
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitComplaint inspection
- First visitJul 28, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed bottle of shampoo on oatmeal on dry food rack. Shampoo was removed from rack.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: 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.
Fixed on the spot
Basic9
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed cases of hash brown on floor of walk in freezer.
Repeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Observed cooler next to ovens with torn gasket.
Repeat violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed in walk in.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Observed under grill.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Observed exterior soiled.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed gaskets soiled in multiple coolers.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed throughout kitchen.
Ceiling tile missing.
Observed above hand sink next to walk in freezer.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: 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.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.