Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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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 dateNovember 18, 2021
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3171479
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7819555
DBPR license2321134

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedNovember 18, 2021 10:43 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedNovember 20, 2021 8:00 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority0 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#6High Priority35A-19-4

High Priority – Live rodent present. Observed 1 live rodent crawling on floor in kitchen area behind fryer, observed rodent crawl into small hole in wall behind cook line.

#7High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 small flying insects in kitchen area, landing on food storage shelves.

#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above frozen peas in cooler, rearranged for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on floor in kitchen area.

#10High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 25 rodent droppings on shelves behind front counter register area. Observed approximately 7 rodent droppings on shelves in dry storage area.

Basic 5

#1Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout property. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall behind fryers on cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food storage shelves soiled throughout property. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

#5Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout property. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:02 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)

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