Inspection Report

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GARDEN GRILL

2940 COLLINES AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33140

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 26, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3391516
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8501421
DBPR license2335430

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#9High Priority08B-02-4

High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed food at buffet area not protected ( cut melons ) **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority08B-01-4

High Priority – Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed no sneeze guard on cut melons at buffet. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restocked with some napkins. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12Intermediate05-08-4

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

Warning
#13Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment with no written procedures available. Provided to manager via email, manager printed and fill out time as a public health control. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14Intermediate08B-15-4

Intermediate – Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed unwrapped apples offers at the self service buffet. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dishwasher machine soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed clean containers not properly air dried at drain board. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine. Employee removed handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean containers on drain boards with old labels. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. As per GM, the system has a problem with plumbing connection that goes to the city line. The issue has been reported to the city. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic33-06-4

Basic – Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed by hand sink station. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking underneath dishwasher machine. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 3:01 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
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.