SECRET GARDEN MIAMI RESTAURANT

With 7 inspections documented, SECRET GARDEN MIAMI RESTAURANT maintains a 2.7/5 food safety rating in MIAMI BEACH. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

4210 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13561239

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13507995

  • 08B-02-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed self service displayed food ( peanut butter and grape jelly ) at the continental buffet area in open containers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: Observed self service displayed food ( peanut butter and grape jelly ) at the continental buffet area in open containers. Employee discarded. **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: Operator has training completed but has not filled out information completely the certificates. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10894975

  • 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed self service displayed food ( peanut butter and grape jelly ) at the continental buffet area in open containers.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter and milk left at room temperature for 2 hrs ( Milk at 49 F, butter at 56 F.) . Employee returned them to the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed some items inside one of the hand sink. Employee moved them. 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/
  • 08B-05-4:Intermediate - No monitoring of buffet/salad bar by employee trained in safe operating procedures. Observed no employee present while offering continental breakfast buffet.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing paper towel in 2 hand sink stations. Employee restocked them. Corrected On-Site
  • 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.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed 2 hand sink with no soap. Employee restocked the stations. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/15/2024

  • 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed orange juice inside uncovered jar for customer self serving not properly protected from contamination. Employee cover the juice. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee missing the sanitizing step. Employee set up the 3 compartment sink with chlorine 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-16-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee unable to answer question related the required order to wash dishes. Employee was explained about the correct procedure.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 3 dirty plates inside the hand sink located by 3 compartment sink. Employee moved them to 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the hand sink located at the front counter area. Employee restocked the station immediately. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 6/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8653530

  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing test kit to check chlorine sanitizer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Not on premises at the time of the inspection **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No food handler certificates for the 3 food employees working in the establishment for more than 2 months. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Observed 3 new employees: Mairelys Rivero, Naurys Fonseca and Keisha Gayle. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8565310

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a container inside hand sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee moved it immediately. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Missing manager certificate. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing test kit to check chlorine sanitizer. Repeat Violation
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Missing thermometer to check cold temperatures. Repeat Violation
  • 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. No food handler certificates for the 3 food employees working in the establishment for more than 2 months. Warning

Inspection Date: 12/4/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8559241

  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.Missing chocking poster at the establishment. Poster was provided. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4: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. Info was provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit to check the sanitizer concentration.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing paper towels in all the hand sinks.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.