Fresh Garden Bowls
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025
86
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Fresh Garden Bowls, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 27, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to the broader Miami Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 69, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the hand washing sink full of cooking equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the hand washing sink full of cooking equipment. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the hand washing sink full of cooking equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the hand washing sink full of cooking equipment. **Warning** **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles some labeled some not. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles some labeled some not. **Warning **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles some labeled some not. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles some labeled some not. **Warning **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
86
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed spicy tuna and smoked salmon on the menu not identified as raw. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed spicy tuna and smoked salmon on the menu not identified as raw. **Warning** **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the hand washing sink full of cooking equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the hand washing sink full of cooking equipment. **Warning** **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles some labeled some not. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles some labeled some not. **Warning **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
78
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over sauces in the reach in cooler. The food handler put the eggs on the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the hand washing sink full of cooking equipment. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed spicy tuna and smoked salmon on the menu not identified as raw. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles some labeled some not. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic drink bottles on the floor at ur kitchen entrance. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-04-4
45
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the Hans sink being used as a drying rack for dishes. The person in charge removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in coolers gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers in a box on the floor at the kitchen entrance. The person in charge put the to go container on top of two cases of coke cans. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
78
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 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 - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon and steak over sauces in the reach in cooler at the front line.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 5 packages with salmon still in the vacuum with an internal temperature of 41°F.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 5 packages with salmon still in the vacuum with an internal temperature of 41°F.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
24-18-4
45
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting boards soiled at the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. The manager put up the sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at the front counter.
02D-01-5
67
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at the front counter and big green cutting board. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at the front counter and big green cutting board. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn at the front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
90
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
22
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at prep station.
22-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed next to hand washing sink **Repeat Violation**
14-55-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed cloth in use not stored in sanitizer water next to steam table. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fresh Garden Bowls last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fresh Garden Bowls on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fresh Garden Bowls?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fresh Garden Bowls.
How does Fresh Garden Bowls compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Fresh Garden Bowls most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Fresh Garden Bowls' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fresh Garden Bowls have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fresh Garden Bowls means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Fresh Garden Bowls inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fresh Garden Bowls is inspected around three times per year on average.
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