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LEMON GARDEN CAFE

7520 NE 4 CT 108, Miami FL 33138 · 3054389002

Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 5 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2337559
Grade history
JAN 24
JUN 24
NOV 24
JUL 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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 via email.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink by ice machine front counter.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer provided.
Basic/05-09-4
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers gaskets soiled by three compartment sink.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers gaskets soiled rusted by three compartment sink.
Basic/22-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at prep area.
Basic/36-27-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under hand sink front counter.
Basic/29-11-4
The state's own report →
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink by coffee area.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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 via email.
Intermediate/11-27-4
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided via email.
Basic/51-13-4
Jun 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above rice pudding container inside reach in cooler, employee stored properly during inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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 form during inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in brown sugar container, employee rearranged properly.
Basic/10-01-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4

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.