THE GARDEN MEDITERRANEAN GRILL

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Restaurant has a chlorine sanitizer called wave that doesn't say on label to sanitize food contact surfaces. Employee went to store to buy correct sanitizer observed correct sanitizer Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw lamb over lentil soup walk in cooler.

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook washed gloves. Discussed with employees to change gloves than wash hands

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ four employees food manager left before arrival of inspection

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen by three compartment sink employee was drying floor at time of inspection Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over sauces reach in cooler cooks line. Employee removed to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: ambient air temperature 50 f operator states a truck delivery came in one person putting truck away door opened Cold holding: cheese 47 f raw lamb 45 f cook egg plant 45 operator placed ice on some products. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored picture on cooks line employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Production area Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under three compartment sink and soda dispenser machine by hand washing sinks at kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. In walk in cooler ac vent raw meats in containers with lid over food Warning

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Under three compartment sink. Warning

Basic - floor drain draining very slowly. Floor drain under three compartment sink filled to the top not leaking out. Mop sink is filled to the top but not draining onto the floor. 2 floor drains in front of kitchen door way entrance brown water is half way filled. During inspection the two drains in kitchen door way began to go down the drain. Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen not landing on food. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: 1 fly under three compartment sink. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in gasket of walk in cooler. Employee killed and removed and sanitized area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: 1 live roach on wall by hand washing sink employee killed and removed at time of callback Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises.1 dead roach on wall behind ice machine 13 dead roaches under hand washing sink by three compartment sink. 2 dead roaches under three compartment sink in bar area in the crack of the bottom piece counter top. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: 1 dead roach on prep table. 1 dead roach on wall by back kitchen. 1 dead roach under reach in cooler. 2 dead in bar area in the crack of the bottom piece counter top. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. With grease throughout the kitchen under equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Lentil bags and tahini buckets stored on floor by dry storage area. Walk in freezer frozen sausage and raw beef in buckets on floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: Time Extended

High Priority - 1 egg sac on wall by hand washing sink by three compartment sink present. Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen not landing on food. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in gasket of walk in cooler. Employee killed and removed and sanitized area. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee on cell phone while preparing food. Discussed with employee the importance of food safety Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh garlic sauce 56 f sitting on counter. Employee placed in freezer. 2nd temp 43 f Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.shredded cheese reach in cooler cooks line. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area. And prep area by three compartment sink Repeat Violation 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. Warning

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. Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises.1 dead roach on wall behind ice machine 13 dead roaches under hand washing sink by three compartment sink. 2 dead roaches under three compartment sink in bar area in the crack of the bottom piece counter top. Admin Complaint

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup on cutting board employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. With grease throughout the kitchen under equipment. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Lentil bags and tahini buckets stored on floor by dry storage area. Walk in freezer frozen sausage and raw beef in buckets on floor. Warning

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Discussed with employee. Employee washed hands with soap. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook handled raw food then washed hands with gloves on. Discussed with employee. Employee removed gloves and washed hands. Corrective Action Taken 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. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by triple sink blocked by bin and cloths. Hand sink by wait station blocked by dishes. Manager removed items to make accessible Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee using hand sink to fill pot with water. Utensils in hand sink at bar. Manager removed. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Two cooks, two servers on duty. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by triple sink and by cook line. Employees placed paper towels at sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Walls built to contain wait station area. Coolers added in storage area. Warning

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

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. Warning

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in wait station and storage area. Warning

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watches while preparing food. Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen. Floor drains soiled. Warning

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan guards soiled. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. Warning

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Lids for cups stored in closet in bathroom. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Water leaking from pipe at hand sink by triple sink. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler on cook line across from grill. Beef (50F - Cold Holding); Poultry (52F - Cold Holding); Fish (50F - Cold Holding) Manager began moving items to different coolers. Items in cooler less than four hours. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Manager placed soap at sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water does not turn on at sink in kitchen by cook line. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor in kitchen. Box of food on floor in walk in cooler and freezer. Manager moved oil off floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Standing water on floor by mop sink. Manager states pipe is leaking and has called maintenance. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed across from triple sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-01: Operator emailed plan review to get approval for removed hand sink. Plan review denied request. No hand sink has been installed. Plans on file show a hand sink across from triple sink. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-01: Ceiling vents still soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair under/by triple sink. Ceiling tile missing in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-01: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-01: Time Extended

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed across from triple sink. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Manager placed soap at bar. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair under/by triple sink. Ceiling tile missing in women's bathroom. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor by ice machine. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups on floor at bar. Manager moved off floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Water leaking from faucet at hand sink by grill. Warning