Garden Grill and Steak
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
41
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Garden Grill and Steak, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 24, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “shelf under crepe station with rust” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Davie restaurant, which scores around 79. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Plastic bag of raw chicken stored above plastic bag of raw beef in chest freezer next to stove in kitchen. Manager inverted during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands in mop sink without applying soap. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam Table- Cooked Onions (115F - Hot Holding); Cooked Potatoes (122F - Hot Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 2 hours. Manager reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in mop sink instead of employees handwashing sink. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex bathroom
32-04-4
Basic - Cases of fries stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Cup with no handle used to dispense sugar. Removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing dangling bracelets. Removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe . Employees handwashing sink in kitchen.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
41
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Smoked salmon stored over shredded cheese and sour cream in the low boy reach in cooler on the cook line. The chef corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler #2, the thermometer reads 31F. The food temps at 41F. The ambient thermometer was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
05-05-4
78
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Nov 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
70
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Cheese inside walk in cooler with mold-like growth. Manager discarded. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Flip top cooler in cook line ,American cheese (55F cold holding ,)diced ham (50F- cold holding ); diced tomatoes (48F cold holding ) Per manager, foods pulled from walk in cooler and prepped less than 2 hours ago. Manager placed on ice to quick chill. Equipment ambient temperature at 50F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1,2022. Operator paid online during inspection. License shows current and active at the end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
Basic - Shelf under crepe station with rust that has pitted the surface in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - 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. Flip top cooler / reach in cooler ambient temperature at 55F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above ice machine in ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
55
Nov 10, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator using time mark for butter packets in wait station without a written procedure. Emailed TPHC form to manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water temperature at 77-78°F in men and ladies restroom.
27-16-4
Basic - Employee bottle water and soda beverage container in a true refrigerator unit above food to be served to customers. Operator moved drinks to bottom shelf and labelled. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups on floor in dry storage room. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Shelf under crepe station with rust that has pitted the surface in kitchen.
14-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water stains. 1 tile above true freezer in kitchen. 1 tile in ware washing area in kitchen.
36-32-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Garden Grill and Steak last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Garden Grill and Steak on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Garden Grill and Steak?
Across the inspection record, “shelf under crepe station with rust” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Garden Grill and Steak.
How does Garden Grill and Steak compare to other restaurants in Davie?
Garden Grill and Steak most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Davie average of 79.
Has Garden Grill and Steak's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Garden Grill and Steak have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Garden Grill and Steak 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 Garden Grill and Steak inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Garden Grill and Steak is inspected around two times per year on average.
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