Inspection Report

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GARDEN OF JOY FL

1938 ADAMS LN · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 28, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3406763
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8554615
DBPR license6804166

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#1High Priority01D-01-5

High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment serving raw salmon on the menu without proof of Parasite destruction. Establishment must not sell under cooked or raw salmon until proof of parasite destruction can be presented. **Warning**

Warning
#2High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer reading +200ppm for the wiping towels. Owner replaced the sanitizer solution new reading 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 5

#3Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink next to the dishwasher blocked by a preparation table. Owner removed the table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment serving raw salmon and tuna on the menu not identified as raw or undercooked. **Warning**

Warning
#5Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for sanitizer buckets and dishwasher. **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate53B-01-5

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**

Warning
#7Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed consumer advisory for the establishment, owner posted the advisory before the end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.