GARDEN OF JOY FL
1938 ADAMS LN, Sarasota FL 34236 · 941.362.3883
Last inspected Jan 26, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Fish soup stored in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen with a date mark of 1/19. Owner discarded the soup.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Fish soup stored in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen with a date mark of 1/19. Owner discarded the soup.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken removed from the commercial packaging stored over ice cream in the reach in freezer across from the three compartment sink. Owner removed the chicken.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Fish soup stored in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen with a date mark of 1/19. Owner discarded the soup.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200 ppm chlorine. Owner replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm chlorine.
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground pork stored over washed and cut cabbage in the reach in cooler in the storage area. Owner removed the cabbage.
In-use knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in the cracks of equipment in the cook line area. Employee removed the knives and sanitized the knives.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200ppm chlorine. Owner replaced the sanitizer, new reading 50ppm chlorine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice soup stored in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen with no date mark. Owner stated the soup was prepared on 1/27. Owner placed a date mark on the soup.
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee sanitized the equipment and washed their hands.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shields missing in the dishwasher and the dry storage areas.
Apr 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5 cans of Bahi-top shells stored on the dry storage rack in the kitchen dented at the seams. Owner discarded the items.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over ready to eat sauces in the stand up reach in cooler in the back kitchen area. Owner placed the fish below the sauces.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pans and garbage bags stored in the hand washing sink across from the dishmachine. Employee removed the items.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Vegetables soup stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line with no date mark. Owner stated the soup was prepared on 4/10. Owner placed a date mark on the soup.
Feb 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 3, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
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.
Dec 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jul 19, 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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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Owner labeled the bottles.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shields missing in the dry storage area and above the three compartment sink.
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.