EASTERN GARDEN
3114 SW MARTIN DOWNS BLVD, Palm City FL 34990
Last inspected Jun 26, 2025 · 7 visits since November 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler, cooked rice (47F - Cooling) since prior day. Operator stated item held in cooler overnight. Item did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $2,560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025008755 | Dec 2, 2024 | Feb 27, 2025 | $600 |
| 2--2024020082 | Mar 14, 2024 | Apr 23, 2024 | $600 |
| 2--2023065860 | Nov 20, 2023 | Dec 11, 2023 | $800 |
| 2--2022054839 | Sep 22, 2022 | Dec 9, 2022 | $400 |
| 2--2015027874 | May 26, 2015 | Jul 29, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler, cooked rice (47F - Cooling) since prior day. Operator stated item held in cooler overnight. Item did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler, cooked rice (47F - Cooling) since prior day. Operator stated item held in cooler overnight. Item did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
May 12, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee was outside throwing away boxes, returned to kitchen, touched in use utensils without washing hands properly. Advised operator of proper handwashing. Employee washed hands.
Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee returned to kitchen from outside, washed hands without using hand soap. Advised operator of proper handwashing. Employee washed hands with soap.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer, Raw chicken stored over cooked pork not all commercially packaged. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, Raw ground pork stored over cooked noodles. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk in cooler, several cooked items-egg rolls, cooked chicken, cooked pork prepared onsite and held over 24 hours, not properly date marked. Advised operator of proper date marking.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line, employee beverage stored over prep table.
Stored food not covered. At walk in freezer, cooked pork stored over 24 hours, not covered. Operator covered.
Dec 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. At storage area, can of Raid stored on shelf. Operator removed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, Raw chicken stored over cooked noodles. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
Food stored on floor. At walk in cooler and walk in cooler, food stored on floor. Advised operator of proper storage.
Stored food not covered. At walk in freezer, cooked pork stored over 24 hours not covered. Operator covered item.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Green fabric linen covering and in direct contact with cooked rice in kitchen. Operator removed linen and covered with food service film.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw ground pork over produce at walk in cooler, raw ground pork over cooked pork not in commercial packaging at walk in freezer. Educated operator on proper storage procedures. Operator has storage chart posted in kitchen.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef both not in commercial packaging at walk in freezer. Educated operator on proper storage procedures. Operator has storage chart posted in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ground pork (47F - Cold Holding) Observed in walk in cooler. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator moved to walk in freezer to quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. No time mark for fried chicken and fried rice. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately thirty minutes. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 3.5 hours.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Rusted wire rack containing cooked egg rolls and in direct contact with cooked egg rolls at walk in cooler. Advised operator to discard rusted wire racks or properly line wire racks fully with food grade liner.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink by back door.
Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Allergens poster sent to operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked Egg rolls cooked 7/12 no date mark. Advised operator to date egg rolls.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer 0ppm. Operator set up triple sink chlorine sanitizer 50ppm.
Mar 14, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw beef over chili sauce and chopped garlic reach in cooler cook line, Raw steak and raw chicken over cooked krab not in commercial packaging white upright reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator stored all products properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken over raw pork, both products not in commercial packaging at walk in freezer. Educated operator on proper storage procedures.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Meat thawing in hand wash sink. Operator removed meat.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In women's restroom. Operator provided paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Sanitizer spray bottle not labeled at front server station. Operator discarded chemical. Advised operator to label all chemicals.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Chlorine sanitizer 0ppm.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee Wash then rinse dishes with no sanitizer step at triple sink. Educated operator on proper dish washing procedures. Triple sink set up to sanitize, chlorine sanitizer 50ppm.
Nov 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 6, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine, chlorine sanitizer 0ppm. Operator set up three compartment sink, chlorine sanitizer 100ppm.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed pot stickers stored inside thank you to go bags at reach in cooler by fryer station. Egg rolls stored in wire baskets lined with and in direct contact with to go menus. Operator stored properly.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw beef not in commercial packaging over imitation krab opened from commercial packaging reach in freezer by cook line. Operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (44F - Cold Holding) Observed in plastic to go container on top of cold pan at reach in cooler. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for 15 minutes. Per operator, placed above cold pan for proper rotation of product. Operator returned to inside of reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed Garlic and oil no time stamp at cook line. Per operator, out of temperature for 15 minutes. Operator placed time stamp.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed WD 40 stored over potato starch and corn starch at dry storage. Operator stored properly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed No paper towels hand wash sink by back door. Operator provided paper towels.
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