Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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GARDEN RESTAURANT

4400 N ANDREWS AVE · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33309

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 3, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3652120
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13476459
DBPR license1600406

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority0 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#10High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed milk of magnesium and pepto bismol stored in reach in cooler next containers of chili and gravy. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean plate without washing hands.

#12High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed 4 slices of scrapple dated 10/18 in victory reach in cooler. See stop sale

Stop Sale
#13High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 slices of scrapple dated 10/18 in victory reach in cooler.

Stop Sale

Basic 9

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employe cell phone stored on storage shelf next to salt and sugar containers.

#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of Emerson microwave soiled with food debris.

#5Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Prep table area

#6Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed avocado half with label still intact to exterior skin.

#7Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve insulated cups stored on the floor next to the ice machine.

#8Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed plate of sausage patties and links hard boiled eggs, pooled eggs not covered in reach in cooler other kitchen.

#9Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black mold like substance on walls by three compartment sink

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 8:20 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 39 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.