THE GARDEN ON 78 ST RESTAURANT
197 NE 78 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33138
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-05: Observed cooked turkey (55F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F – Cold Holding); at walk in cooler as per employee a day prior. **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 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-05: Observed cooked turkey (55F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F – Cold Holding); at walk in cooler as per employee a day prior. shredded lettuce (50F – Cold Holding) as per employee prepared 3 hours ago. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-05: Observed stove top heavily soiled with accumulated grease. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7Intermediate – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-05: Still no proof of manager provided. **Admin Complaint**
16-37-1Intermediate – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-05: **Time Extended**
05-08-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-05: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5Intermediate – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-05: Still no certificate for Bernadette Smith. **Admin Complaint**
Basic 9
23-24-4Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-05: **Time Extended**
14-74-7Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-05: **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-05: **Time Extended**
36-17-5Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-05: **Time Extended**
14-38-4Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-05: **Time Extended**
14-17-4Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-05: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-05: **Time Extended**
36-10-4Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-05: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 6, 2026 1:56 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.