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THE GARDEN ON 78 ST RESTAURANT

197 NE 78 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33138

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 31, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3674415
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13662227
DBPR license2321134

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside walk on cooler Snapper (48F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F – Cold Holding); whole fish (48F – Cold Holding); cooked beef (52F – Cold Holding). As per operator since the day before. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Observed inside walk on cooler cooked chicken (47F – Cold Holding); cooked beef (50F – Cold Holding) since the day before . **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside walk on cooler Snapper (48F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F – Cold Holding); whole fish (48F – Cold Holding); cooked beef (52F – Cold Holding). As per operator since the day before. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Observed inside walk on cooler cooked chicken (47F – Cold Holding); cooked beef (50F – Cold Holding) since the day before . **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationWarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Silfida and Hevenia on 9/2023 **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic36-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding broken on hallway. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding broken on hallway. **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic36-17-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hole on floor inside walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hole on floor inside walk in cooler. **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic22-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at kitchen. **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covered soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covered soiled. **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic14-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:47 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 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.