THE GARDEN HOUSE RESTAURANT

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork (51F - Cold Holding); bacon (57F - Cold Holding); chorizos (58F - Cold Holding). Per operator, food items were replaced and pulled from reach in cooler around roughly 30 minutes ago. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Prep unit: Observed raw bacon 62°F, cheese 60°F, cut tomato 60°F and RIC: Observed raw calamari 47°F , raw white fish 47°F. A stop sale was issued. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (51F - Cold Holding); bacon (57F - Cold Holding); chorizos (58F - Cold Holding). Per operator, food items were replaced and pulled from reach in cooler around roughly 30 minutes ago. A stop sale was issued. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Prep unit: Observed raw bacon 62°F, cheese 60°F, cut tomato 60°F. RIC: Observed raw calamari 47°F , raw white fish 47°F. Observed the unit thermometer stating 37°F for the unit. A stop sale was issued. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker for hose bib with a hose connection, located at dumpster area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Missing vacuum breaker for hose bib with a hose connection, located at dumpster area. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker in disrepair at mop sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Observed vacuum breaker in disrepair at mop sink. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed yellow cutting board with deep grooves in the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Observed yellow cutting board with deep grooves in the kitchen area. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed accumulation of rust shelving unit housing housing clean food pans and deli containers near ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Observed accumulation of rust shelving unit housing housing clean food pans and deli containers near ice machine Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed original training record weee not available on site. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Observed original training records were not available on site. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of surface rust substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin that is in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Accumulation of surface rust substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin that is in the kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for unisex bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Observed for unisex bathroom. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents and accumulation of rust around piping above ware-wash and kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Observed soiled vents and accumulation of rust around piping above ware-wash and kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken for handwashing sink in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Observed broken for handwashing sink in the kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Per operator currently not working. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Per operator currently not working. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting food pans and deli containers on a shelving unit near ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Observed wet nesting food pans and deli containers on a shelving unit near ice machine. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed in poor repair multiple door gaskets for reach in coolers. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Observed in poor repair multiple door gaskets for reach in coolers. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water around 3 compartment sink area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Observed standing water around 3 compartment sink area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for both freezer chests. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: for both freezer chests Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for ice machine in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Observed for with rust ice machine in kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing for three dumpsters. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Observed missing for three dumpsters. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled multiple door gaskets for reach in coolers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Observed soiled multiple door gaskets for reach in coolers. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior and door interiors of reach in coolers in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Observed soiled interior and door interiors of reach in coolers in kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for reach on coolers in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Observed for rust pitted shelves reach on coolers in the kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor at warewshing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Observed unsealed concrete floor at warewshing area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep counters in the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Observed soiled wiping cloth on top of prep counter in kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple squeeze bottles with no label found in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Observed multiple squeeze bottles with no label found in the kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed soiled floors around dishwashing area and around where cleaning supplies are stored. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Observed soiled floors around dishwashing area and around where cleaning supplies are stored. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a carton of raw shelled eggs cut lettuce inside the reach in cooler across of ice machine in kitchen. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 10 packets of white fish completely thawed inside ROP bag inside prep count cooling unit. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork (51F - Cold Holding); bacon (57F - Cold Holding); chorizos (58F - Cold Holding). Per operator, food items were replaced and pulled from reach in cooler around roughly 30 minutes ago. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (51F - Cold Holding); bacon (57F - Cold Holding); chorizos (58F - Cold Holding). Per operator, food items were replaced and pulled from reach in cooler around roughly 30 minutes ago. A stop sale was issued. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker for hose bib with a hose connection, located at dumpster area. Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker in disrepair at mop sink. Repeat Violation Warning

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. Emailed to operator. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed yellow cutting board with deep grooves in the kitchen area. Warning

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine strips for 3CS. Must use as dishwashing is currently in repair per employee. J Warning

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed none in the premises when asked to employees. Warning

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed accumulation of rust shelving unit housing housing clean food pans and deli containers near ice machine. Warning

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed original training record weee not available on site. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of surface rust substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin that is in the kitchen. Warning

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for unisex bathroom. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents and accumulation of rust around piping above ware-wash and kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 10 packets of white fish completely thawed inside ROP bag inside prep count cooling unit. A stop sale was issued. Warning

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken for handwashing sink in the kitchen. Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed unsealed concrete current license not displayed on site. Warning

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Per operator currently not working. Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting food pans and deli containers on a shelving unit near ice machine. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed in poor repair multiple door gaskets for reach in coolers. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water around 3 compartment sink area. Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for both freezer chests. Warning

Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for ice machine in kitchen. Warning

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing for three dumpsters. Warning

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator. Warning

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in RIC near ice machine. Warning

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site. Confirmed with operator, must be available upon request by a customer. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled multiple door gaskets for reach in coolers. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior and door interiors of reach in coolers in kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for reach on coolers in the kitchen. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas not covered inside ice chest in the kitchen. Warning

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor at warewshing area. Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep counters in the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple squeeze bottles with no label found in the kitchen. Warning

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed soiled floors around dishwashing area and around where cleaning supplies are stored. Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed several foods stored inside thank you bags inside RIF. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork ribs (52F - Cold Holding) on top of preparation table, as per cook no more than 30 minutes prior. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (92F - Hot Holding) inside warmer, as per cook for approximately 2 hours prior. Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning

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. Provided to operator via email. Warning

Intermediate - 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. Observed all employee training expired. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at cook line RIF. Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email. Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine tubing and solution attached to kitchen dishmachine, tested chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Establishment has a three compartment sink, advised to setup manual sanitization, using chlorine solution.

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed establishment offers ceviche using tilapia served raw, no parasite destruction letter or invoice bearing parasite destruction provided at the time of inspection. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1, 2023. Admin Complaint

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. Provided person in charge with cleanup procedures via email.

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen. Person in charge provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation

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. Provided person in charge with employee reporting agreements via email.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not upturned at kitchen area.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach-cooler at cook-line and lid in disrepair at reach in freezer at hallway.

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray, above kitchen cookline. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in unit near dishwasher and wall next to cookline.

Basic - Observed employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at kitchen area.

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipe behind ice machine leaking into floor.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located behind kitchen dish machine, three compartment sink and next to cookline. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 0ppm Warning

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment serves raw talapia inside the ceviche, no proof of parasite destruction provided. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored over butter and mash potatoes. Operator rearranged. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a container stored inside hand wash sink. Container was removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed fish (talapia) ceviche served raw not identified as a raw product. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels were placed at hand sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

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. Employees on duty- Michael , Alex, Nahir A. Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand sink. When knob is turned on no water comes out. Warning

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed a clean pot stored on the floor. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. Observed hand sink not sealed to wall in back kitchen. Warning

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed case of avocados stored on floor underneath storage shelf. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop was removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning