Ellenton, Manatee County

HIDDEN GARDEN

3503 US 301 N, Ellenton, FL 34222

FoodSeating

Latest violations

3 Intermediate

Jul 30, 2025

City

Ellenton

County

Manatee

Status

Ownership Changed

Inspections

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jul 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

31B-02-4

Detail 23918316

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at front kitchen hand sink. Operator replaced towels. no towels at back kitchen sink. no paper towels at bar hand sink. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23918319

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of house made jalapeño poppers with no date. Operator stated prepared yesterday. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23918317

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid at front counter. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 23918320

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 c02 tanks not secured in back kitchen area.

08B-38-4

Detail 23918318

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of fryer oil on floor in kitchen. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 23575587

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed carton of raw shell eggs over cheese sauce and yogurt. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 23575588

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom left side of side exit door.

Oct 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 6Basic: 1Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 23069858

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no plan or kit in place. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 23069856

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certified food manager certification on site. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23069859

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen hand sink. Operator replaced towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23069861

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of food handler training on site. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23069857

Intermediate - 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 some employees with no written plan in place. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23069860

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid in it on food prep table. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23069855

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black slimy buildup interior of ice machine. Warning