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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 dateAugust 3, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3704716
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13743195
DBPR license2321134

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority7 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#12High Priority12A-11-4

High Priority – Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. **Warning**

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#13High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shell egg (52F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (52F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F – Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler overnight. Stop sale issue. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shell egg (52F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (52F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F – Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler overnight. Stop sale issue. Observed snapper (50F – Cold Holding); pork (50F – Cold Holding) stored in the reach in freezer, as per operator walk in cooler is in disrepair. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#15High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed curry fish (121F – Hot Holding); spaghetti (106F – Hot Holding) stored in the steam table. Operator reheating. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 7

#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stove top heavily soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

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#21Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

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#22Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 11

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler in the kitchen. **Warning**

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#2Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler in disrepair with ambient temperature of 54F. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door in disrepair. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler floor in disrepair. **Warning**

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#5Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.observed salt container cracked. **Warning**

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#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Cooking oil **Warning**

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#7Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**

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#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers heavily soiled with accumulated dust.b **Warning**

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#9Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**

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#10Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cornmeal, rice, beans and sugar with no name label. **Warning**

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#11Basic36-10-4

Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed storage room and camera room floor soiled. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:45 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

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