The Garden House

329 Elizabeth St, Key West, FL 33040
American
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

The Garden House appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 27, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature”, showing up two times.

Among Key West restaurants, the typical score is 74; The Garden House is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed thermometer only to check hot temperatures , but not for cold. Manager ordered one immediately. **Corrective Action Taken**
05-08-4
90
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quat test kit expired since 2013.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Missing thermometer to check food temperature.
05-08-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
78
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and provided to manager via email. Manager printed and employees signed agreement. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at unisex employee restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed waffle powder inside plastic container without label at kitchen.
02D-01-5
82
May 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Garden House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Garden House on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Garden House?

Across the inspection record, “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Garden House.

How does The Garden House compare to other restaurants in Key West?

The Garden House most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.

Has The Garden House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Garden House have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Garden House 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 The Garden House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Garden House is inspected around two times per year on average.