Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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GARDEN GRILL

2940 COLLINES AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33140

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 23, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3675221
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13553002
DBPR license2335430

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#3High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm . Employee replaced the bucket immediately, then 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee came from outside and touched different surfaces, then engaged in food prep put in the gloves on without washing his hands . Employee was coached and washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed plates and utensils being washed inside dishwasher machine when sanitizer bucket is empty. Employee replaced the bucket immediately and washed the dishes again. Chlorine 0 ppm, then 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 5

#6Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed one hand sink was removed from the kitchen area ( ( hand sink located by the door) without approval Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#7Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit to check sanitizer concentration in Dishwasher machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restocked the station. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed hand sink located by the kitchen entrance was removed, 3 compartment sink changed the location ( now by the entrance and also the equipments **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for Eduardo Munguia and Jesus Marin working in the establishment for more than 2 months.

Basic 2

#1Basic13-03-4

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

#2Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:20 PM.

Violation category totals
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 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.