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THE GARDEN'S FISH AND CHICKEN

4775 NW 183 ST, Miami Gardens FL 33055

Last inspected Dec 17, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence2315190
Grade history
JAN 24
JUL 24
DEC 24
SEP 25
DEC 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Poultry (53°F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50°F - Cold Holding), inside reach in cooler for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator replaced the food items to another reaching cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Degreaser, Clorox storage on top of microwave and cleaned dishes, operator removed it.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser with no label, operator properly labeled it.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go container no inverted on preparation table, operator properly stored it.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed it.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers no inverted. Operator properly stored it during inspection.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed banana pudding dented can.
High priority/01B-01-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bottles of sauce storage in hand sink located next to three compartment sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels was replaced during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap was replaced during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple fish boxes on walk in freezer floor, operator properly stored it.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensil in standing water at 80°F. Operator placed on the grilled.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle degreaser without name. Operator properly labeled it.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed conch meat, chicken on walk in freezer floor. Operator properly stored it.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil stored in water at 96°F. Operator discarded the water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed gallons of Clorox and gallons of detergent stored inside hand wash sink. Operator removed it.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced a paper towel on hand sink during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bottle of Soap was refilled during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Repeat Violation
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Conch salad, emailed consumer advisory to operator, operator print out and posted.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser with no label.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on preparation table.
Basic/40-06-5
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fries on kitchen floor. Operator properly sit.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Poultry (53°F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50°F - Cold Holding), inside reach in cooler for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator replaced the food items to another reaching cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels was replaced during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. On hand wash located at cook line.
Intermediate/31B-05-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 60°F.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Observed fries on cook line floor, operator properly stored it.
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand wash sink, filter soiled.
Basic/23-03-4

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.