GARDEN BUTCHER
690 YAMATO RD STE 6, Boca Raton FL 33431 · 585-704-5051
Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Equipment in poor repair. -Front line flip top lids broken.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment listed as no seating, approximately 35 seats present.
Mar 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. 1. Prep employee grabbed trash can with bare hands then put on gloves to continue salad preparation without washing hands. Reviewed hand washing with operator.
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. Prep employee grabbed trash can with bare hands then put on gloves to continue salad preparation without washing hands. Reviewed hand washing with operator.
Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. 1. Employee left restroom, filled her water bottle then went into prep area and continued smoothie preparation without washing hands. Reviewed hand washing with operator.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw chicken stored over ready to eat celery, operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. 1. sliced tomatoes 43-50F at 9:45am ambient cooling since 8am to 50F at 10:45am; chicken sausage 48F at 9:50am ambient cooling since 8am to 48F at 10:45am, Items not prepared or portioned today, At this rate proper ambient cooling will not occur operator placed in reach in freezer to quick chill.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. -Chia seeds with almond milk no label at grab and go refrigerator no label.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. -Front line flip top lids broken.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment listed as no seating, approximately 35 seats present.
Floor area by front line prep sink has standing water on the floor, operator cleaned.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Spatulas in standing water 80F, operator stored dry.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted, emailed to operator.
Nov 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License not post or available at time of inspection.
Sep 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink over 400 ppm. Chef emptied sink refilled quaternary sanitizer to 200 ppm
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License not post or available at time of inspection.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados cut with stickers, chef removed and washed and removed stickers before cutting
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler slice roast beef (51F - Cold Holding) over stacked in container; slice fresh mozzarella (55F - Cold Holding); not portion or prep today. Per operator he'd out of temperature less than 3 hours prior to inspection. Operator placed in walk-in cooler to cool.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No chlorine or quaternary test strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator refilled.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In back kitchen. Operator replaced.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At smoothie drink station. Employee removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on shelf above smoothie station Employee removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees preparing smoothie fruit drinks and preparing a wrap. Operator provided hair restraints
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of raw shell eggs stored on the floor in walk-in cooler Boxes of lettuce stored on the floor in walk-in cooler. Operator elevated.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve container lids stored on the floor underneath single serve storage shelves
Oct 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handling bin of raw chicken, takes raw chicken to grab a clean cover, then places at walk-in cooler. When returning, the chicken is cooked, and grabs clean tray, touches trash can, and puts the cooked chicken on tray that he has, and does not wash hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna on top of cooked chicken at reach in cooler by grill. Operator stored properly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooler 1 sliced cherry tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); fried chicken (51F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (51F - Cold Holding); as per operator not prepped or portioned. Left in cooler overnight. Additionally, observed sour cream (49F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per operator not prepped or portioned today, left in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooler 1 sliced cherry tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); fried chicken (51F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (51F - Cold Holding); as per operator not prepped or portioned today. Left in cooler overnight. Additionally, observed sour cream (49F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per operator not prepped or portioned today, left in cooler overnight.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed two 1 gallon jugs of milk not date marked. As per operator opened more than 24 hours ago.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as scooper for rice. Operator removed item.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed catering lids and plates upright on storage racks.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna thawing in original commercial packing not removed and completely thawed. See stop sale.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at air drying rack near triple sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from handle and soiled at grill handle. Operator removed item.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed avocado cut with sticker on it,and removed from peeling, and place on ready to eat sandwich without washing.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping cloth in on prep table. Operator discarded item.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed lettuce over ready to eat peppers.
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Main kitchen walk in cooler- observed raw chicken being stored over raw beef on speed cart.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Front counter prep table in front of oven- observed employee beverage on prep table.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Front counter prep table- observed wiping cloth underneath cutting board.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Front counter prep table at slicer-observed soiled wiping cloth on prep table.
Jul 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Door propped open blocking hand wash sink at front counter. Manager removed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Put hat on
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.