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GARDEN OF JOY FL

GARDEN OF JOY FL has 8 health inspections on file for its SARASOTA location, with an overall rating of 2.7/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file

1938 Adams Lane
Sarasota, Florida, 34236
Towles Court
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/26/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13500551

Met Inspection Standards

4 high

  • 01B-28-5:High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Fish soup stored in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen with a date mark of 1/19. Owner discarded the soup.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken removed from the commercial packaging stored over ice cream in the reach in freezer across from the three compartment sink. Owner removed the chicken. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Fish soup stored in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen with a date mark of 1/19. Owner discarded the soup.
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200 ppm chlorine. Owner replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

8/21/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10896955

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in the cracks of equipment in the cook line area. Employee removed the knives and sanitized the knives. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground pork stored over washed and cut cabbage in the reach in cooler in the storage area. Owner removed the cabbage. Corrected On-Site

1/29/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8889133

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int

  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200ppm chlorine. Owner replaced the sanitizer, new reading 50ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Rice soup stored in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen with no date mark. Owner stated the soup was prepared on 1/27. Owner placed a date mark on the soup. Corrected On-Site

9/13/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8742744

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shields missing in the dishwasher and the dry storage areas.
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee sanitized the equipment and washed their hands. Corrected On-Site

4/12/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8582411

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int

  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5 cans of Bahi-top shells stored on the dry storage rack in the kitchen dented at the seams. Owner discarded the items.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over ready to eat sauces in the stand up reach in cooler in the back kitchen area. Owner placed the fish below the sauces. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pans and garbage bags stored in the hand washing sink across from the dishmachine. Employee removed the items. Corrected On-Site 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. Vegetables soup stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line with no date mark. Owner stated the soup was prepared on 4/10. Owner placed a date mark on the soup. Corrected On-Site

2/26/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8583573

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

1/3/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8582220

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int

  • 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. No chlorine test strips for sanitizer buckets and dishwasher. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended**

12/28/2023· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8554615

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 5 int

  • 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment serving raw salmon on the menu without proof of Parasite destruction. Establishment must not sell under cooked or raw salmon until proof of parasite destruction can be presented. Warning
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer reading +200ppm for the wiping towels. Owner replaced the sanitizer solution new reading 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink next to the dishwasher blocked by a preparation table. Owner removed the table. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment serving raw salmon and tuna on the menu not identified as raw or undercooked. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for sanitizer buckets and dishwasher. 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
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed consumer advisory for the establishment, owner posted the advisory before the end of the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning