THE GARDEN MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
1900 OAK GROVE BLVD · LUTZ · Pasco County · FL 33559
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
35A-23-4High Priority – 1 egg sac on wall by hand washing sink by three compartment sink present. **Warning**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen not landing on food. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in gasket of walk in cooler. Employee killed and removed and sanitized area. **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee on cell phone while preparing food. Discussed with employee the importance of food safety **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh garlic sauce 56 f sitting on counter. Employee placed in freezer. 2nd temp 43 f **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.shredded cheese reach in cooler cooks line. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area. And prep area by three compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
Basic 5
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises.1 dead roach on wall behind ice machine 13 dead roaches under hand washing sink by three compartment sink. 2 dead roaches under three compartment sink in bar area in the crack of the bottom piece counter top. **Admin Complaint**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup on cutting board employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. With grease throughout the kitchen under equipment. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Lentil bags and tahini buckets stored on floor by dry storage area. Walk in freezer frozen sausage and raw beef in buckets on floor. **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 3:26 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 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.