Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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GARDEN RESTAURANT

4400 N ANDREWS AVE · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33309

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 12, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3473754
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8784751
DBPR license1600406

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#7High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs then replaced gloves without washing hands and then handle a clean plate.

#8High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed sliced baguettes stored in direct contact with a thank you t shirt bag in migali reach in cooler.

#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over RTE swirl raisin bread migali reach in cooler.

#10High Priority41-15-5

High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer 200+ Ppm .Employee diluted rechecked 100 Ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed portable air conditioning unit in front of hand washing sink in rear kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint.

#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed stainless steel bowls and hotel pans not properly air-dried -wet nesting.

#3Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers located by spice rack and prep table.

#4Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer accumulation of food.

#5Basic21-09-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean on cook line table.employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:34 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.