GARDEN ON 78 ST RESTAURANT
197 NE 78 ST, Miami FL 33138 · 305-244-7566
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 11 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flies in 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2021054314 | Nov 18, 2021 | Jan 18, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shell egg (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler overnight. Stop sale issue.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shell egg (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler overnight. Stop sale issue. Observed snapper (50F - Cold Holding); pork (50F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in freezer, as per operator walk in cooler is in disrepair.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stove top heavily soiled with accumulated grease.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler in disrepair with ambient temperature of 54F.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door in disrepair.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler floor in disrepair.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.observed salt container cracked.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers heavily soiled with accumulated dust.b
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cornmeal, rice, beans and sugar with no name label.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed storage room and camera room floor soiled.
Aug 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority7 Intermediate11 Basic
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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.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shell egg (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler overnight. Stop sale issue.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shell egg (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler overnight. Stop sale issue. Observed snapper (50F - Cold Holding); pork (50F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in freezer, as per operator walk in cooler is in disrepair.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed curry fish (121F - Hot Holding); spaghetti (106F - Hot Holding) stored in the steam table. Operator reheating.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stove top heavily soiled with accumulated grease.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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 soap provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler in disrepair with ambient temperature of 54F.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door in disrepair.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler floor in disrepair.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.observed salt container cracked.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers heavily soiled with accumulated dust.b
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cornmeal, rice, beans and sugar with no name label.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed storage room and camera room floor soiled.
Mar 31, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 inside walk on cooler Snapper (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); whole fish (48F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (52F - Cold Holding). As per operator since the day before.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside walk on cooler Snapper (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); whole fish (48F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (52F - Cold Holding). As per operator since the day before.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Silfida and Hevenia on 9/2023
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding broken on hallway.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hole on floor inside walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covered soiled.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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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 inside walk on cooler Snapper (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); whole fish (48F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (52F - Cold Holding). As per operator since the day before.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside walk on cooler Snapper (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); whole fish (48F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (52F - Cold Holding). As per operator since the day before.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed root veggie (name) (86F - Hot Holding) on shelve over stove. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed on water to boil for reheat.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Silfida and Hevenia on 9/2023
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding broken on hallway.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag on prep shelves at kitchen. Operator removed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hole on floor inside walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covered soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature next to triple sink. Operator placed inside chest freezer for proper thawing.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10/01/25.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside walk in cooler cooked pork (52F - Cold Holding); cooked goat (53F - Cold Holding);; chicken (52F - Cold Holding). As per operator for less than 4 hrs.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line cooked potatoes (86F - Hot Holding). As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed on stove for reheat.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees phone on top of microwave.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside sugar container with handle in contact with product. Operator placed handle upwards.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water at 89F on steam table. Operator placed on stove for reheat water.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and flour inside plastic container at storage without label.
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 25 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority6 Intermediate16 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed an employee washing hands with no soap at kitchen. Inspector Coached employee how to properly wash hands.
Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed mop sink at back of the building not connected to the drain, mop water dumped on the ground.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed a bag of raw chicken not closed stored over a bag of raw pork at white chest freezer. Manager relocated.
Certified Food Manager lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink. Inspector coached employee that must need to wash hands at hand sinks.
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. Provided by email.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at bathrooms. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at kitchen. Manager provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at bathroom. Ob
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed a plastic spray bottle with cleaner at bathroom not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl stored inside corn flour.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole in ceiling tile At front counter.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pots not inverted at dry rack storage area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container on floor at storage area near flour containers.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 77°F near steam table. Manager discarded water.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.
No hot running water at mop sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan of walk in cooler soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed SS to go bowls stored on floor near bathroom hallway.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw chicken stored at three compartment sink thawing at room temperature. Manager turn running cold water to thawed properly.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt, sugar and flour stored inside containers not labeled.
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to triple sink at kitchen. Employee provided the paper towels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl inside rice container at dry storage. Operator removed the bowl.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed walk in cooler floor in disrepair.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt, sugar and flour inside plastic containers without label at kitchen.
Jun 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at kitchen next to hand wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager provided paper towels.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in disrepair inside walk-in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed box with lettuce heads stored on the flo inside walk in cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed SS containers stored on the floor
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside the walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen.
Feb 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside and began handling food in walk-in cooler without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched ice in ice bin behind front counter.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Three heads of lettuce in walk-in cooler.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flies in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in walk-in cooler: chicken (47F - Cold Holding); pork (46F - Cold Holding); beef (48F - Cold Holding); butter (47F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items were at proper temperature at opening, door propped open for awhile. Ambient temperature in walk-in cooler 41F. Manager placed items in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach stored next to bottled water in front counter area. Manager moved bottle of bleach.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket underneath three compartment sink, 200+ ppm. Employee added water to bucket, 75 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bin for ice machine behind front counter.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at kitchen hand washing sink. Employee provided hand towels at sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken, beef, and turkey in walk-in cooler. Manager stated was prepared the previous day.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to steam table. Employee removed drink.
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions and case of celery stored on walk-in cooler floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer next to kitchen entrance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk-in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves.
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.