KITCHEN IN THE GARDENS
18055 NW 27 AVE, Miami Gardens FL 33056
Last inspected Oct 28, 2025 · 6 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken (131F - Hot Holding) in warmer. Also observed beef patty (112F - Hot Holding). Operator increased equipment temperature.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Oct 28, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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/. Observed approved plans on file does not match the layout of the establishment.
Dec 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 18051-18055 NW 27 AVE, Miami Gardens — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority6 Intermediate14 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed porridge (98F - Hot Holding) stored on top of the kitchen steam table for less than 1 hour. Operator started to reheat items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves rusted throughout both kitchens and container lids where rice is stored soiled.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the bathroom, and handwashing sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to the 3 compartment sink.
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. Observed multiple food items in the reach in cooler not date marked, operator unable to know when it was prepared.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed 3 door reach in cooler in the kitchen not working and 2 door metal reach in cooler in the Chop suey side not operating.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Throughout the kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in the Chop suey restaurant side.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple spoons in standing water at the front counter and kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior and exterior of the microwave soiled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the employee and customer bathroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Chop suey : Observed hood filters with heavy grease. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Observed women toilet seat in disrepair.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed flip top reach in cooler and stand up reach in cooler interior soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the 3 compartment sink and mop sink.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking into a container in the handwashing sink in the chop suey side.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple cloths stored around the kitchen, not in a sanitizer bucket.
Jul 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 18051-18055 NW 27 AVE, Miami Gardens — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves in the kitchen with accumulated food debris.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in the kitchen missing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in front of the wok station.
Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the 3 compartment sink and mop sink.
Jul 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 4 high priority.
Recorded at 18051-18055 NW 27 AVE, Miami Gardens — this licence has since moved.
4 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed shrimp (47F - Cooling) from the night before as per operator. Observed rice (89F - Cooling) stored in the kitchen, operator is unaware of the cooking time, operator mentioned it might be from the night before.
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. Observed shrimp (47F - Cooling) from the night before as per operator. Observed rice (89F - Cooling) stored in the kitchen, operator is unaware of the cooking time, operator mentioned it might be from the night before.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed marinated chicken (45F - Cold Holding); block of ham (46F - Cold Holding); krab mix (46F - Cold Holding); raw shell egg (47F - Cold Holding) stored inside of the walk in cooler over night, as per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinated chicken (45F - Cold Holding); block of ham (46F - Cold Holding); krab mix (46F - Cold Holding); raw shell egg (47F - Cold Holding) stored inside of the walk in cooler over night, as per operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves in the kitchen with accumulated food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by containers and utensils. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at the kitchen handwashing sink. Operator placed roll.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle used as a scoop with no handle. Operator removed.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in the kitchen missing.
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 with ambient temperature of 50F.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the deep reach in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored in the door handle of the oven. Operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs stored in standing water by the front counter. Operator removed water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in front of the wok station.
Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in room temperature, operator placed inside reach in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the 3 compartment sink and mop sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed chicken seasoning in a container with no name label. Operator placed named on the container.
Oct 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 18051-18055 NW 27 AVE, Miami Gardens — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Chop Suey: rice stored inside garbage cans.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chop Suey: hot heat lamp station: fried chicken wings (127F - Hot Holding). As per operator, cooked 30 minutes before the inspection. Operator reheated the chicken wings inside the deep fryer. Fried chicken wings, 179F reheating.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Chop Suey: by the three compartment sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Chop Suey: by the three compartment sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Chop Suey: cups with no handles stored inside containers with rice.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile missing inside the kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with cut marks.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Kitchen in the Gardens, above the three compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezers. Observed both reach in freezer with ice build up
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Kitchen in the Garden kitchen.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 18051-18055 NW 27 AVE, Miami Gardens — this licence has since moved.
4 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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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. Observed operator cutting green onions with out gloves. Instructed operator how to properly handle ready to eat food. Operator washed hands and put on gloves during inspection.
Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed salmon and king fish inside reach in freezer. Operator unable to provide invoice.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed salmon and king fish inside reach in freezer. Operator unable to provide invoice.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken (131F - Hot Holding) in warmer. Also observed beef patty (112F - Hot Holding). Operator increased equipment temperature.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink not accessible by a garbage can. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile missing inside the kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with cut marks.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator cutting green onions with no beard guard.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole by both exit door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed both reach in freezer with ice build up.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil by front counter steam table with stand still water with a temperature of 88F.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Observed inuse wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen solid raw beef inside standing still water for defrosting. Operator discarded water, and placed inside reach in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observe rusted selves inside walk-in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from the 3 compartment sink and hand washing sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observe wet mop inside mop bucket. Operator properly hanged to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels in use on top of cutting boards and prep area. Operator placed the cloths inside sanitizer bucket.
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