EMILY'S GARDEN
327 SW 2 ST, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312 · 305.801.3971
Last inspected Jun 8, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 40 rodent droppings under the dry storage rack in the kitchen. 2 rodent droppings on top of the dish machine in the kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025086680 | Dec 3, 2025 | Jan 26, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. 1. Employee used personal cellphone, then continued touched clean utensils in establishment without washing hands. Reviewed handwashing with operator. Employee washed hands.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1. Cookline left side reach in cooler raw pork bacon stored over raw shrimp, opera
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. 1. Establishment offers smoked salmon, which is a raw food item with no consumer advisory. Provided operator with signage, operator posted.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1. Spray bottle with blue liquid unlabeled by prep sink. Operator identified as glass cleaner and labeled.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Employee cellphone on cookline surface used to store utensils for food service. Operator removed and sanitized surface.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice, operator stored properly.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses, operator stored properly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Cookline scoop in container of water 93F, operator removed and stored dry.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 1. Frozen cheese rice balls observed thawing on counter of reach in cooler prep station under no temperature control. Operator placed in reach in cooler.
Dec 3, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 3, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the outside refrigerated storage area, raw shell eggs were stored over unwashed potatoes. The eggs were moved
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the outside refrigerated storage area, cold smoked salmon stored over butter. The salmon was moved.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 40 rodent droppings under the dry storage rack in the kitchen. 2 rodent droppings on top of the dish machine in the kitchen.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. The ice scoop was stored in a soiled blue holder. The holder was washed and sanitized.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water 78 degrees. Operator removed.
Soiled floors. Under and around kitchen equipment, grease buildup.
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Next to the ice machine, the ice scoop was stored inside and a soiled blue holder. The holder was cleaned and sanitized.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, cooked potatoes (55F - Cold Holding). The potatoes were stored on top of the pans inside of the flip top cooler. They wee placed there less than 2 hours ago. They were returned to the bottom refrigerator to chill and cold hold
Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the cookline, utensils were stored in 71F water. The utensils were removed
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the cook line cooler, raw shell eggs were stored over cooked octopus. The eggs were moved down to the lower shelf
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. On the counter next to the cook line, a basket of raw shell eggs were stored on the counter at room temperature. The eggs were returned to the refrigerator.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On the counter of the beer taps, a spray bottle of a clear chemical was not labeled. An employee labeled the bottle.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At the beer tap cooler.
May 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 333 SW 2 ST, Fort Lauderdale — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb on the exterior wall of building.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Poached eggs and hollandaise sauce being served without being identified as raw/ undercooked on menu. Operator started updating information on menu during inspection.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Wall tiles missing next to hand wash sink in prep station.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.