Hilton Garden Inn Key West
Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025
78
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Hilton Garden Inn Key West stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Aug 12, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up two times.
Compared to the broader Key West restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
7
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
78
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Employee washed it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice Machine soiled.
22-20-5
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**
06-09-1
82
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Observed paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located near the walk in freezer.
31B-02-4
Basic - Observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located at coffee station.
31B-04-4
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**
06-09-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter's soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Observed 2 ceiling tile missing, above the walk in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Observed Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at cooking line.
14-09-4
Basic - Observed interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located at cooking line.
22-08-4
Basic - Observed reach freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Observed walk in freezer floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled, throughout kitchen areas.
36-27-5
47
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
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**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Fish stored in cook line reach-in cooler. Manager discarded fish.
01B-03-5
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**
03A-02-5
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**
16-62-1
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**
08B-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table.
22-02-4
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**
40-06-5
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**
12B-07-4
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**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles in front of walk-in cooler.
36-36-4
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**
06-09-1
Basic - Ice bucket not inverted between uses. Ice buckets stored on ice machine across from office. Manager turned ice buckets over. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
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**
10-12-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Filters with coffee in wait station. Manager wrapped items with plastic wrap. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
32
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quat test kit sanitizer expired.
16-37-1
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**
24-05-4
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**
06-09-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at both hand sinks at the bar area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
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**
16-46-4
74
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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**
27-16-4
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**
08B-52-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hilton Garden Inn Key West last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hilton Garden Inn Key West on file is from Aug 12, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hilton Garden Inn Key West?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hilton Garden Inn Key West.
How does Hilton Garden Inn Key West compare to other restaurants in Key West?
Hilton Garden Inn Key West most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.
Has Hilton Garden Inn Key West's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hilton Garden Inn Key West have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hilton Garden Inn Key West means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Hilton Garden Inn Key West inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hilton Garden Inn Key West is inspected around two times per year on average.
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