NEW GARDEN
4629 Cortez Road West
Florida, 34210
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/29/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board lining. Observed card board being used to line lower shelf in kitchen contains flour and corn starch. Repeat Violation
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed card board being used to line bottom shelf of food preparation table ext to utility sink.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on 2 door flip top make station with cut marks.
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed excess build up of grease and soil beneath wok station.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil on the floor at wok station. Operator moved oil to shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching sugar in kitchen across from wok station. Operator moved handle above sugar. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in kitchen not hung to dry. Repeat Violation
- 11-26-1: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 health reporting agreements not signed by employees. Operator had employees read and sign agreement. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/29/2025 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 1/15/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container being used for scoop in corn starch.
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard being used to line shelf containing flour and cornstarch in kitchen.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drinks on food prep table next to rite and cream cheese. Operatorremoved drinks. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone on shelf containing single serve items above make table. Employee removed cell phone. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operated employee engaged in food prep without a hair restraint. Employee put on hat. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with excess grease build up.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lids open on shared dumpster.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in kitchen not hung to dry.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on reach-in chest freezer. Operator removed wet wiping cloth and laced n sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over tofu and bamboo shoot in 2 door flip top cooler. Operator moved beef to bottom of reach-in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1: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 no proof that employees are informed of their responsibility to report illness.Educated operator on Employee Health Reporting Agreements. E-mailed copy of Employee Health Reporting Agreements to operator.
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed tempura chicken being held on time without a written plan. Educated operator on time as a public health control forms. E- mailed copy of forms to operator.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/15/2025 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 4/17/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line multiple food contact shelves in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired. Operator stated that they sent in a check on 12/19/23 and showed me there checkbook where it stated as such. I instructed the operator to call the Division for further information. **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/17/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/16/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line multiple food contact shelves in the kitchen. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soy sauce stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. Warning
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed debris build up on the walk in cooler fan covers. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired. Operator stated that they sent in a check on 12/19/23 and showed me there checkbook where it stated as such. I instructed the operator to call the Division for further information. **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint
- 08A-13-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shrimp and beef stored over ready to eat condiments in the left side cook line make table. Operator moved the condiments. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw shrimp in the walk in cooler. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Garlic in oil (66F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed item in a reach in cooler. Observed in the standing white reach in cooler: Chicken (52F - Cold Holding); Cooked egg rolls (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been there for approximately 2hrs. Operator turned the cooler down. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
- 11-26-1: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 no signed agreements. Printed out two agreements for the operators to sing and emailed them more. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2024 revealed 10 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/24/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint on cook line.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in bowls on shelf over prep area across from cook line.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed on cook line spatula stored in between grill and fryers.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from door handle of warmer on cookline.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up on hood over saute area of cook line.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp in a bowl in standing water thawing on prep table across from cook line. Operator placed shrimp into walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed unlocked reach in freezer in hallway leading to public restrooms.
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed dry rice stored in non food grade container at cook line. Observed Rangoon stored in non food grade bag in mini fridge in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut leafy greens located on prep table across from cook line at 53F for approximately 1.5 hours. Advised operator to place item into fridge.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed WD-40 and a bottle of glue next to condiments stored on shelf near employee hand wash sink.
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed Big 6 to operator. Operator will post Big 6. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
- 11-26-1: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. Emailed agreement to operator. Operator filled out form. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls stored in walk in cooler with no date marking. Operator stated egg rolls were made 2 days earlier. Advised operator to date mark items that are prepared on site and not used with in 24 hours.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/24/2023 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).