GARDEN RESTAURANT

Name: GARDEN RESTAURANT
Address: 4400 N ANDREWS AVE, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, 33309, US
Rating: 32.9

4400 N ANDREWS AVE, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309

License #1600406

32.9 Grade F / 100

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September 3, 2026 · 9 findings · 4 critical

Routine - Food

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GARDEN RESTAURANT in FORT LAUDERDALE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 32.9 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 3, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 61 total violations — 17 critical, 12 major, 32 minor.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[12A-20-4] Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee crack shell eggs then remove gloves and wash hands with no soap. Instructed employee to rewash hands with soap
[12A-29-4] Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle waste receptacle then proceed to handle utensils without washing hands. Instructed employee to replace utensils and wash hands
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in cook line area
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at hose Bibb outside next to water heater room with hose attached
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, dust. Observed on dry storage/ware storage shelves on cook line
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of prescription medication stored with dry storage items in shelf on cook line. Operator removed. Observed container of medicine stored on shelf with dry spices in prep area. Operator removed. Observed containers of medicine stored on top shelf above foods in 2 door stainless reach in cooler. Operator discarded
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Handles on 2 door glass reach in cooler missing and held together with tape
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Area around soda nozzles soiled at front counter
[35A-03-4] Observed 1 dead roach on ground under shelf in dry storage area. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black mold like substance on walls by three compartment sink
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employe cell phone stored on storage shelf next to salt and sugar containers.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of Emerson microwave soiled with food debris.
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Prep table area
[08B-39-4] Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed avocado half with label still intact to exterior skin.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve insulated cups stored on the floor next to the ice machine.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed plate of sausage patties and links hard boiled eggs, pooled eggs not covered in reach in cooler other kitchen.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed milk of magnesium and pepto bismol stored in reach in cooler next containers of chili and gravy. Employee removed.
[12A-27-4] Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean plate without washing hands.
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed 4 slices of scrapple dated 10/18 in victory reach in cooler. See stop sale
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 slices of scrapple dated 10/18 in victory reach in cooler.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stainless steel bowls and hotel pans not properly air-dried -wet nesting.
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers located by spice rack and prep table.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer accumulation of food.
[21-09-4] Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean on cook line table.employee removed
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.
[12A-27-4] Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs then replaced gloves without washing hands and then handle a clean plate.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed sliced baguettes stored in direct contact with a thank you t shirt bag in migali reach in cooler.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over RTE swirl raisin bread migali reach in cooler.
[41-15-5] Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer 200+ Ppm .Employee diluted rechecked 100 Ppm.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed portable air conditioning unit in front of hand washing sink in rear kitchen. Employee removed.