Eastern Garden
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025
47
Score
Across the available record, Eastern Garden has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Oviedo restaurant, which scores around 63. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
47
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thaw out chicken submerged under water but not running water still temp 36F. Operator running cold water on raw chicken **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are beginning to rust
14-17-4
86
Sep 19, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken over beef in WIF - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
86
Sep 18, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ -Unable to license during licensing inspection due to bad temperature practices
50-08-7
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken over beef in WIF
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Noodles 45F, cut cabbage 50F, raw shell egg 47F, dumpling 49F, chicken 50F, chicken wing 49F -Operator states TCS foods were left in RIC from 8PM following night
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Noodles 45F, cut cabbage 50F, raw shell egg 47F, dumpling 49F, chicken 50F, chicken wing 49F
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bottle with pink fluid at 3 compartment sink not properly labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -HWS next to 3 compartment sink blocked by 5 gallon drum
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -HWS next to 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -white RIF at kitchen entrance
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -HWS right side of fryers -HWS left side of 3 compartment sink
31B-04-4
37
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - grocery bags storing raw meats in reach in freezer and walk in freezer
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - eggs over noodles **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting boards on cook line
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - in bulk flour
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - small reach in cooler - cook line coolers
23-24-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. - knife between prep tables
24-14-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hand wash sink in kitchen - paper towel holder - hood filter
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. - employee beverage in cook line cooler **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
50
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - side of white reach in freezer - hand wash sink next to fryers - paper towel dispenser soiled next to fryers - bottom shelves of prep tables - exterior microwave **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - white reach in freezer - cookline coolers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - walk in freezer - white reach in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
86
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - cooking pot inside hand wash sink next to fryer **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -eggrolls, fried shrimp, crab rangoon, noodles **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - in bulk corn starch **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
14-45-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - employee beverages on prep counter
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door open **Corrected On-Site**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below all cooking equipment
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - rice scoop **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
23-03-4
58
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw pork in Frigidaire front freezer **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat foods in walk-in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on cooks line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls, Fried chicken wings, crab Rangoon, noodles, sauces in buckets prepared prior day
02C-02-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door open.
35B-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cooling unit on cooks line.
14-33-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink next to cooks line Hood filters
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Eastern Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Eastern Garden on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Eastern Garden?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Eastern Garden.
How does Eastern Garden compare to other restaurants in Oviedo?
Eastern Garden most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Oviedo average of 63.
Has Eastern Garden's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Eastern Garden have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Eastern Garden means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Eastern Garden inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Eastern Garden is inspected around three times per year on average.
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