THE GARDEN ON 78 ST RESTAURANT

Name: THE GARDEN ON 78 ST RESTAURANT
Address: 197 NE 78 ST, MIAMI, FL, 33138, US
Rating: 33

197 NE 78 ST, MIAMI, FL 33138

License #2321134

🍽️ American ℹ️

33 Grade F / 100

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August 4, 2026 · 16 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food (follow-up)

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THE GARDEN ON 78 ST RESTAURANT in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 33 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 4, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 38 total violations — 6 critical, 12 major, 20 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[01B-02-5] Observed raw shell egg (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler overnight.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shell egg (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler overnight. Stop sale issue. Observed snapper (50F - Cold Holding); pork (50F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in freezer, as per operator walk in cooler is in disrepair.
[53B-01-5] Observed no proof of training for Bernadette Smith. Observed employee training for Michline by FRLA dated 12-10-2024.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler in disrepair with ambient temperature of 54F.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door in disrepair.
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.observed salt container cracked.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stove top heavily soiled with accumulated grease.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler in the kitchen.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers heavily soiled with accumulated dust.b
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler floor in disrepair.
[36-10-4] Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed storage room and camera room floor soiled.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cornmeal, rice, beans and sugar with no name label.

Official DBPR inspection report ↗

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler floor in disrepair.
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler in disrepair with ambient temperature of 54F.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shell egg (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler overnight. Stop sale issue.
[22-08-4] Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
[12A-11-4] Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
[53B-01-5] 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.
[36-10-4] Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed storage room and camera room floor soiled.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed curry fish (121F - Hot Holding); spaghetti (106F - Hot Holding) stored in the steam table. Operator reheating.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shell egg (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler overnight. Stop sale issue. Observed snapper (50F - Cold Holding); pork (50F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in freezer, as per operator walk in cooler is in disrepair.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Cooking oil
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cornmeal, rice, beans and sugar with no name label.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door in disrepair.
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.observed salt container cracked.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stove top heavily soiled with accumulated grease.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler in the kitchen.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers heavily soiled with accumulated dust.b
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen.