GARDEN GRILL

Name: GARDEN GRILL
Address: 2940 COLLINES AVE, MIAMI BEACH, FL, 33140, US
Rating: 71.3

2940 COLLINES AVE, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33140

License #2335430

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71.3 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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GARDEN GRILL in MIAMI BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 71.3 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 29 total violations — 4 critical, 19 major, 6 minor.

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The latest inspection on February 23, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 3 critical, 5 major, and 2 minor.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit to check sanitizer concentration in Dishwasher machine.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed hand sink located by the kitchen entrance was removed, 3 compartment sink changed the location ( now by the entrance and also the equipments
[31A-04-4] Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed one hand sink was removed from the kitchen area ( ( hand sink located by the door) without approval
[53B-02-5] 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 for Eduardo Munguia and Jesus Marin working in the establishment for more than 2 months.
[22-41-4] 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 sanitizer 0 ppm . Employee replaced the bucket immediately, then 50 ppm.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee came from outside and touched different surfaces, then engaged in food prep put in the gloves on without washing his hands . Employee was coached and washed hands correctly.
[22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed plates and utensils being washed inside dishwasher machine when sanitizer bucket is empty. Employee replaced the bucket immediately and washed the dishes again. Chlorine 0 ppm, then 50 ppm.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restocked the station.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing test kits ( chlorine and quat )
[24-18-4] Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks with food contact surface up at the buffet line.
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee was washing his hands inside 3 compartment sink.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of grease inside the oven.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed hand sink located by the kitchen entrance was removed, 3 compartment sink changed the location ( now by the entrance and also the equipments).
[31A-04-4] Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink was removed from the kitchen ( hand sink located by the door) . Plan Review office didnt approved the hand sink removal.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above the guacamole inside reach in cooler. Manager inverted the storage order.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked quinoa and cooked pasta from Wed 15/2025 inside reach in cooler without date marking.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at the hand sink located at the kitchen .
[08B-15-4] Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed plastic containers
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water on the floor. Manager moved it to the shelf.

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