NEW GARDEN
4629 CORTEZ ROAD W, Bradenton FL 34210 · 941.761.8888
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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JAN 25
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MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 30 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on braided water line behind utility sink in kitchen across from smoker.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2016023735 | Apr 27, 2016 | Jun 2, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on double door make station with stains and cut marks.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on double door make station reach-in cooler on cook line torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with excessive dripping grease.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed wire racks in walk-in cooler with rust.
Mar 4, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on braided water line behind utility sink in kitchen across from smoker.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining the bottom shelves of all stainless tables and food preparation tables.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on double door make station with stains and cut marks.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 2 dead roaches in corner on the floor next to smoker. Observed 1 dead roaches in dining room on the floor behind front counter holding register along wall in corner.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed cup of tea on food preperation table next to rice makers. Operator removed cup.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on double door make station reach-in cooler on cook line torn.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease and food debris in back corner of kitchen next to smoker.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with excessive dripping grease.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open lids on dumpsters shared by plaza.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed wire racks in walk-in cooler with rust.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed stainless wall between smoker and wok station with excess grease and soil. Observed wall in walk-in cooler separating wire racks across from fans with soil and black mold like substance.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops not hung to dry. Operator hung mop.
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed buckets of soy sauce under raw pork and raw chicken in walk-in cooler. Operator moved buckets of sauce.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken on counter next to fryers at 56F. Operator stated it had been out approximately 1.5hrs. Operator placed chicken in walk-in cooler to bring down temperature.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used to dispense fried rice on the cook line. Operator removed bowl.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board lining lower shelf of food preparation tables holding flour and corn starch.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on single door make station at cook line with cut marks.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food preparation surface next to fried wontons. Operator removed beverage.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 buckets of soy sauce on the floor in walk-in cooler. Operator moved buckets of soy sauce.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves to the right of the entrance in walk-in cooler with surface rust.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in kitchen not hung to dry. Operator hung mop.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator corrected chlorine sanitizer bucket to 50ppm.
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 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. Observed health reporting agreements not signed by employees. Operator had employees read and sign agreement.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board lining. Observed card board being used to line lower shelf in kitchen contains flour and corn starch.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed card board being used to line bottom shelf of food preparation table ext to utility sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on 2 door flip top make station with cut marks.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed excess build up of grease and soil beneath wok station.
Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil on the floor at wok station. Operator moved oil to shelf.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching sugar in kitchen across from wok station. Operator moved handle above sugar.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in kitchen not hung to dry.
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over tofu and bamboo shoot in 2 door flip top cooler. Operator moved beef to bottom of reach-in cooler
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. Observed no proof that employees are informed of their responsibility to report illness.Educated operator on Employee Health Reporting Agreements. E-mailed copy of Employee Health Reporting Agreements to operator.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed tempura chicken being held on time without a written plan. Educated operator on time as a public health control forms. E- mailed copy of forms to operator.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container being used for scoop in corn starch.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard being used to line shelf containing flour and cornstarch in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drinks on food prep table next to rite and cream cheese. Operatorremoved drinks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone on shelf containing single serve items above make table. Employee removed cell phone.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operated employee engaged in food prep without a hair restraint. Employee put on hat.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with excess grease build up.
Open dumpster lid. Observed lids open on shared dumpster.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in kitchen not hung to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on reach-in chest freezer. Operator removed wet wiping cloth and laced n sanitizer bucket.
Apr 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired. Operator stated that they sent in a check on 12/19/23 and showed me there checkbook where it stated as such. I instructed the operator to call the Division for further information.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line multiple food contact shelves in the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters.
Apr 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired. Operator stated that they sent in a check on 12/19/23 and showed me there checkbook where it stated as such. I instructed the operator to call the Division for further information.
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shrimp and beef stored over ready to eat condiments in the left side cook line make table. Operator moved the condiments.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw shrimp in the walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Garlic in oil (66F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed item in a reach in cooler. Observed in the standing white reach in cooler: Chicken (52F - Cold Holding); Cooked egg rolls (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been there for approximately 2hrs. Operator turned the cooler down.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Observed no signed agreements. Printed out two agreements for the operators to sing and emailed them more. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line multiple food contact shelves in the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soy sauce stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed debris build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.
Aug 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed dry rice stored in non food grade container at cook line. Observed Rangoon stored in non food grade bag in mini fridge in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut leafy greens located on prep table across from cook line at 53F for approximately 1.5 hours. Advised operator to place item into fridge.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed WD-40 and a bottle of glue next to condiments stored on shelf near employee hand wash sink.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge 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. Emailed Big 6 to operator. Operator will post Big 6.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
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. Emailed agreement to operator. Operator filled out form.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls stored in walk in cooler with no date marking. Operator stated egg rolls were made 2 days earlier. Advised operator to date mark items that are prepared on site and not used with in 24 hours.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint on cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in bowls on shelf over prep area across from cook line.
In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed on cook line spatula stored in between grill and fryers.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from door handle of warmer on cookline.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up on hood over saute area of cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp in a bowl in standing water thawing on prep table across from cook line. Operator placed shrimp into walk in cooler.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed unlocked reach in freezer in hallway leading to public restrooms.
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.