THE GARDEN HOUSE RESTAURANT
710 WASHINGTON AVE UNIT 13-15
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/27/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed exterior of microwave soiled, microwave located at cook line.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven at cook line soiled.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler across from the ice machine.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler located across from the grill sausage (49F - Cold Holding), stored overflowing the container. Instructed employee to remove the sausages that were not getting enough refrigeration and place it inside the unit to rapidly cool. Operator removed the sausage and placed them inside the cooler on site. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/10/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in front of the triple sink.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/10/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not upturned at preparation area. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair at cook line.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at cook line.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of lemons stored on walk-in cooler floor.
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray, above kitchen cookline.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in unit near dishwasher, at cook line, and wall next to cookline. Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at cook line.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind kitchen dish machine, three compartment sink, and next to cookline. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled at cook line.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2024 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 12/18/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not upturned at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: Observed plates not upturned at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach-cooler at cook-line and lid in disrepair at reach in freezer at hallway. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach-cooler at cook-line and lid in disrepair at reach in freezer at hallway. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in unit near dishwasher and wall next to cookline. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: Observed gaskets soiled at reach in unit near dishwasher and wall next to cookline. **Time Extended**
- 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipe behind ice machine leaking into floor. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: Observed pipe behind ice machine leaking onto floor. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located behind kitchen dish machine, three compartment sink and next to cookline. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located behind kitchen dish machine, three compartment sink and next to cookline. **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided person in charge with cleanup procedures via email. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: Provided person in charge with cleanup procedures via email. **Time Extended**
- 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. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/18/2023 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/14/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
7
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not upturned at kitchen area.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach-cooler at cook-line and lid in disrepair at reach in freezer at hallway.
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray, above kitchen cookline. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in unit near dishwasher and wall next to cookline.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Observed employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at kitchen area.
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipe behind ice machine leaking into floor.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located behind kitchen dish machine, three compartment sink and next to cookline. Repeat Violation
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine tubing and solution attached to kitchen dishmachine, tested chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Establishment has a three compartment sink, advised to setup manual sanitization, using chlorine solution.
- 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed establishment offers ceviche using tilapia served raw, no parasite destruction letter or invoice bearing parasite destruction provided at the time of inspection. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1, 2023. Admin Complaint
- 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. Provided person in charge with cleanup procedures via email.
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen. Person in charge provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. 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. Provided person in charge with employee reporting agreements via email.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/14/2023 revealed 16 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 7 basic).
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Contact Information
Phone: (305) 763-8868
Website: https://gardenhouserestaurant.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.8/5)
(2,725 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday:10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday:10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025