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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 4, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3704716
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13867791
DBPR license2321134

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: Observed raw shell egg (47F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F – Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler overnight. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#11High 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 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: Observed raw shell egg (47F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F – Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler overnight. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin ComplaintStop Sale

Intermediate 5

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stove top heavily soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: Operator cleaning equipment. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#13Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: **Time Extended**

Warning
#14Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: **Time Extended**

Warning
#15Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: **Time Extended**

Warning
#16Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: Observed no proof of training for Bernadette Smith. Observed employee training for Michline by FRLA dated 12-10-2024. **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler in the kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic14-74-7

Basic – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: Observed walk in cooler in disrepair with ambient temperature of 49F. **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door in disrepair. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler floor in disrepair. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic14-38-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.observed salt container cracked. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers heavily soiled with accumulated dust.b **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: Observed fan covers heavily soiled with accumulated dust. **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Basic14-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Basic02D-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: **Time Extended**

Warning
#9Basic36-10-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed storage room and camera room floor soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 1:50 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
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
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
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
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.