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Licensee
Name: GARDEN RESTAURANT License Number: SEA1600406
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 12/01/2024
Primary Status: Current Secondary Status: Active
Location Address: 4400 N ANDREWS AVE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309

Inspection Information
Inspection Type Inspection Date Result High Priority Violations Intermediate Violations Basic Violations
Routine - Food 09/21/2021 Met Inspection Standards
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below. The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code. High Priority violations are those which could contribute directly to a foodborne illness or injury and include items such as cooking, reheating, cooling and hand-washing. Intermediate violations are those which, if not addressed, could lead to risk factors that contribute to foodborne illness or injury. These violations include personnel training, documentation or record keeping and labeling. Basic violations are those which are considered best practices to implement. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.
Violation    Observation
14-01-5    Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to dispense macaroni salad in flip top cooler on cookline. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4    Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on dish rack in ware wash area.
40-06-5    Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1) Observed employee handbag stored with takeout plates in storage area. 2) Observed employee cellphone stored on top of food storage bag in prep area. 3) Observed employee bags and cellophane stored on can Food used for public on shelf by kitchen entrance.
21-04-4    Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. 1) Observed wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board on prep table where slice is stored. 2) Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table throughout kitchen
22-08-4    Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of ovens with grease build up.
14-33-4    Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in victory reach in cooler in prep area.
25-05-4    Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. 1) Observed single service cups stored at back of restaurant across from pharmacy in insecure area and on floor. 2) Observed napkins stored on floor in storage area where walk in cooler is.
08B-62-4    Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. 1) Observed ice machine in the back of restaurant across from pharmacy not locked. 2) Observed ketch up, sweeteners and coffee stored in cupboard across from pharmacy with no secure locks.
14-12-4    Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed spatula burnt and cut stored above hand wash sink in kitchen area.
12A-17-4    High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. 1)Observed employee washed hands for less than 10-15 seconds and proceed to put gloves on and started to cook. 2) Observed employee cracked eggs, discard gloves and washed ashamed for less than 10-15 seconds, replaced gloves and touched plates to serve cooked eggs. Employee was stopped on both occasions and instructed to wash hands properly. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed cooked potatoes at 90°F between flat grill and stoves in kitchen. Operator placed to reheat. 2) Observed potatoes in steak gravy (124°F - Hot Holding); carrots in steak gravy (130°F - Hot Holding) in steam table. Operator turn up heat **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4    High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed febreze stored in cupboard at back of restaurant across from pharmacy.
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