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SECRET GARDEN

505 N FLORIDA AVE, Tampa FL 33602 · (813)228-0598

Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3910841
Grade history
OCT 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed gloves than began food preparation. Disscued with owner the importance of glove changing.
High priority/12A-09-4
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine inside white piece
Intermediate/22-02-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers over the cook ham reach in cooler back by dining room.
Basic/08B-17-4
Oct 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Young Whiteman issued 12-3-22
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of equipment.
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards gained at time of inspection
Intermediate/22-02-4
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment
Basic/36-73-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4

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.