THE GARDEN MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
1900 OAK GROVE BLVD · LUTZ · Pasco County · FL 33559
Inspection Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-48-5High Priority – Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Restaurant has a chlorine sanitizer called wave that doesn't say on label to sanitize food contact surfaces. Employee went to store to buy correct sanitizer observed correct sanitizer **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw lamb over lentil soup walk in cooler.
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook washed gloves. Discussed with employees to change gloves than wash hands
Intermediate 1
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ four employees food manager left before arrival of inspection
Basic 2
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen by three compartment sink employee was drying floor at time of inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:41 AM.
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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.