THE GARDEN HOUSE RESTAURANT
710 WASHINGTON AVE UNIT 13-15 · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
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 4
01B-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork (51F – Cold Holding); bacon (57F – Cold Holding); chorizos (58F – Cold Holding). Per operator, food items were replaced and pulled from reach in cooler around roughly 30 minutes ago. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Prep unit: Observed raw bacon 62°F, cheese 60°F, cut tomato 60°F and RIC: Observed raw calamari 47°F , raw white fish 47°F. A stop sale was issued. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (51F – Cold Holding); bacon (57F – Cold Holding); chorizos (58F – Cold Holding). Per operator, food items were replaced and pulled from reach in cooler around roughly 30 minutes ago. A stop sale was issued. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Prep unit: Observed raw bacon 62°F, cheese 60°F, cut tomato 60°F. RIC: Observed raw calamari 47°F , raw white fish 47°F. Observed the unit thermometer stating 37°F for the unit. A stop sale was issued. **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker for hose bib with a hose connection, located at dumpster area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Missing vacuum breaker for hose bib with a hose connection, located at dumpster area. **Time Extended**
29-42-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker in disrepair at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Observed vacuum breaker in disrepair at mop sink. **Time Extended**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed yellow cutting board with deep grooves in the kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Observed yellow cutting board with deep grooves in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
22-31-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed accumulation of rust shelving unit housing housing clean food pans and deli containers near ice machine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Observed accumulation of rust shelving unit housing housing clean food pans and deli containers near ice machine **Time Extended**
53B-09-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed original training record weee not available on site. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Observed original training records were not available on site. **Time Extended**
Basic 18
22-20-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of surface rust substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin that is in the kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Accumulation of surface rust substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin that is in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
32-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for unisex bathroom. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Observed for unisex bathroom. **Time Extended**
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents and accumulation of rust around piping above ware-wash and kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Observed soiled vents and accumulation of rust around piping above ware-wash and kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken for handwashing sink in the kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Observed broken for handwashing sink in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
16-55-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Per operator currently not working. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Per operator currently not working. **Time Extended**
24-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting food pans and deli containers on a shelving unit near ice machine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Observed wet nesting food pans and deli containers on a shelving unit near ice machine. **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed in poor repair multiple door gaskets for reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Observed in poor repair multiple door gaskets for reach in coolers. **Time Extended**
36-22-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water around 3 compartment sink area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Observed standing water around 3 compartment sink area. **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for both freezer chests. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: for both freezer chests **Time Extended**
14-34-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for ice machine in kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Observed for with rust ice machine in kitchen. **Time Extended**
33-11-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing for three dumpsters. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Observed missing for three dumpsters. **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled multiple door gaskets for reach in coolers. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Observed soiled multiple door gaskets for reach in coolers. **Time Extended**
22-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior and door interiors of reach in coolers in kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Observed soiled interior and door interiors of reach in coolers in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-33-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for reach on coolers in the kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Observed for rust pitted shelves reach on coolers in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-02-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor at warewshing area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Observed unsealed concrete floor at warewshing area. **Time Extended**
21-12-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep counters in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Observed soiled wiping cloth on top of prep counter in kitchen. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple squeeze bottles with no label found in the kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Observed multiple squeeze bottles with no label found in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-10-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed soiled floors around dishwashing area and around where cleaning supplies are stored. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Observed soiled floors around dishwashing area and around where cleaning supplies are stored. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:12 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
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.