THE GARDEN MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
1900 OAK GROVE BLVD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/9/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Next to soda machine
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean spoons behind bar stored in ceramic cup with lighter
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cook line coolers
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of raid spray next to coffee machine at entrance to kitchen and hand sink next to soda machine
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards in prep area. Accumulation of grease on grill and stove surface
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cooking utensil in hand sink on cook line
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Across from triple sink
- 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. One employee certificate expired (Raja Saad 5/5/24)
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/9/2025 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 6/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Production area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: Still observed by mop sink **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/21/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 6/17/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Production area Warning
- 36-73-4: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
- 08B-52-4:Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. In walk in cooler ac vent raw meats in containers with lid over food Warning
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Under three compartment sink. Warning
- 29-19-4: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
- 08A-05-6: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
- 03A-02-5: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
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored picture on cooks line employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/17/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/30/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/26/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4: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**
- 36-73-4: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**
- 08B-38-4: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**
- 35A-02-6: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**
- 35A-05-4: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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/26/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/24/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4: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
- 12B-07-4: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
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. With grease throughout the kitchen under equipment. Warning
- 08B-38-4: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
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-23-4:High Priority - 1 egg sac on wall by hand washing sink by three compartment sink present. Warning
- 35A-02-6: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
- 35A-05-4: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
- 12A-09-4: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
- 03A-02-5: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
- 02C-03-5: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
- 31B-02-4: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
- 53B-01-5: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
- 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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/24/2024 revealed 14 total violations (5 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/5/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen. Floor drains soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**
- 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Discussed with employee. Employee washed hands with soap. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: No hand washing observed at this time, no food preparation during this inspection **Time Extended**
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: No food processes at this time **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Hand sinks not being used at this time, no food processes **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/5/2023 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).