SECRET GARDEN
505 N FLORIDA AVE, Tampa FL 33602 · (813)228-0598
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine inside white piece
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers over the cook ham reach in cooler back by dining room.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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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
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of equipment.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards gained at time of inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
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.