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GARDEN GRILL

2940 COLLINES AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10784094

  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: License is at the office.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed 1 hand sink blocked y the trash container . Person in charge moved the container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Observed hand sink blocked by 2 big thermos and 1 container inside the sink. Admin Complaint
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at the hand sink in the kitchen . Station was restocked . Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Missing paper at the time of the inspection. Admin Complaint
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing certificates for Ernesto and Maria Elena , working in the establishment for more than 60 days. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Observed Ernesto Salazar doesn't have an employee training at the time of the inspection. Ernesto has been working for approximately 1 year . As per GM, the training is scheduled for next Thursday 5/1. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 2/20/2025

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open to the public and operating with an expired license.
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed certificate was approved on 4/12/2019 and expires on 4/12/2024 .
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed 1 hand sink blocked y the trash container . Person in charge moved the container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified manager on the property.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at the hand sink in the kitchen . Station was restocked . Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing certificates for Ernesto and Maria Elena , working in the establishment for more than 60 days.

Inspection Date: 9/17/2024

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans not inverted. Employee inverted them. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing jewelries ( bracelets) .
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed awe with food on the floor. Employee moved it to a shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed one of the kitchen hand sink is blocked by a case . Employee moved it immediately. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product inside spray bottle with no label.

Inspection Date: 6/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8640368

  • 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. As per GM, the system has a problem with plumbing connection that goes to the city line. The issue has been reported to the city. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: The problem persists on premises. **Time Extended**
  • 33-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed by hand sink station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Missing trash container. **Time Extended**
  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking underneath dishwasher machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Observed leak on premises. **Time Extended**
  • 08B-02-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed food at buffet area not protected ( cut melons ) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Not observed at the time of the inspection.
  • 08B-01-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed no sneeze guard on cut melons at buffet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: As per new GM , No food items will be exposed at the buffet unless sneeze guards be present and food will be protected .
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: No probe thermometer available. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8501421

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance. Warning
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dishwasher machine soiled. Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean containers not properly air dried at drain board. Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine. Employee removed handle. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean containers on drain boards with old labels. Warning
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. As per GM, the system has a problem with plumbing connection that goes to the city line. The issue has been reported to the city. Warning
  • 33-06-4:Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed by hand sink station. Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking underneath dishwasher machine. Warning
  • 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed food at buffet area not protected ( cut melons ) Warning
  • 08B-01-4:High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed no sneeze guard on cut melons at buffet. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restocked with some napkins. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
  • 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 establishment with no written procedures available. Provided to manager via email, manager printed and fill out time as a public health control. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-15-4:Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed unwrapped apples offers at the self service buffet. Warning

Inspection Date: 11/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8501128

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8323781

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8368389

  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored inside shopping market bags instead of food grade bags.
  • 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.

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