THE GARDEN ON 78 ST RESTAURANT
197 NE 78 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33138
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-20-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed an employee washing hands with no soap at kitchen. Inspector Coached employee how to properly wash hands.
28-14-5High Priority – Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed mop sink at back of the building not connected to the drain, mop water dumped on the ground.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed a bag of raw chicken not closed stored over a bag of raw pork at white chest freezer. Manager relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 6
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink. Inspector coached employee that must need to wash hands at hand sinks.
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Provided by email.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at bathrooms. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at kitchen. Manager provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at bathroom. Ob
41-04-4Intermediate – Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed a plastic spray bottle with cleaner at bathroom not labeled.
Basic 16
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter.
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl stored inside corn flour. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole in ceiling tile At front counter.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pots not inverted at dry rack storage area.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container on floor at storage area near flour containers.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 77°F near steam table. Manager discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.
27-10-4Basic – No hot running water at mop sink.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan of walk in cooler soiled.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed SS to go bowls stored on floor near bathroom hallway.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw chicken stored at three compartment sink thawing at room temperature. Manager turn running cold water to thawed properly. **Corrected On-Site**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt, sugar and flour stored inside containers not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:56 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.