NEW YORK PASTA GARDEN

Name: NEW YORK PASTA GARDEN
Address: 1075 DUVAL C1, KEY WEST, FL, 33040, US
Rating: 55.6

1075 DUVAL C1, KEY WEST, FL 33040

License #5401918

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55.6 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

August 12, 2026 · 8 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food (emergency-order follow-up)

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NEW YORK PASTA GARDEN in KEY WEST currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 55.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 12, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 35 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 30 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on August 12, 2026 shows 6 observation rows: no critical rows, 1 major, and 5 minor.

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DBPR ordered this restaurant shut on August 11, 2026

The most recent follow-up inspection on August 12, 2026 recorded: Emergency Order Callback Time Extension. The shut-down event is still part of this restaurant's permanent DBPR record.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended · View official DBPR record →

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Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in unit at cook line.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust and grease accumulated on cover fans at walk in cooler.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed on 3 reach in coolers at cook line.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing some ceiling tiles at kitchen area.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers on units at cook line.
[53B-01-5] 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.

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Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed approximately 3 live roaches crawling on top of raw scallops,cubed butter and cooked shrimp containers inside reach in cooler at cook line. Operator discarded.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust and grease accumulated on cover fans at walk in cooler.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed clean utensils stored not inverted by alcohol reach in cooler.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed on 3 reach in coolers at cook line.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to white freezer. Operator restocked during inspection.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers on units at cook line.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 3 live roaches crawling on top of food containers inside reach in cooler at cook line. Operator discarded.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on flour container, operator removed.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed cooked rice container not covered inside reach in coolers interior at cook line.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lasagna and cooked pasta prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not date marked on shelves at walk in cooler.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed: unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing area.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing some ceiling tiles at kitchen area.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in unit at cook line.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in coolers interior at kitchen area.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on white standing freezer.
[14-15-4] Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed flour stored on black non food containers inside reach.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
[14-74-7] 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. Observed 3 doors reach in cooler temperature at 50° F at cook line.
[35B-05-4] Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed broken screen door at preparation area.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Hot Holding); cooked pasta (47F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line, as per operator less than 2 hours.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water marks on some ceiling tiles at kitchen area.
[53B-01-5] 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.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residues inside hand wash sink by microwave.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches inside reach in cooler at cook line.

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