Garden Inn Homestead

51 S Homestead Blvd, Homestead, FL 33030

American

Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2022, Garden Inn Homestead has four inspections in the public record. On Oct 23, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 12 violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.

Across the inspection history, “equipment in poor repair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Homestead facility scores 70, putting Garden Inn Homestead on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 23, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 10 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed under triple sink.

41-17-4

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food rack.

22-31-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler.

14-33-4

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed on dry food storage racks in closet.

14-06-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed inside microwave, chipping paint. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in back storage area; waffle batter on floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in dry food storage; broken tiles.

36-24-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy printed.

51-18-6

Sep 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed no original certificate.

53B-09-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage at the dry storage.

36-32-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a thermo inside the reach in cooler. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn.

14-11-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

14-69-4

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form was provided and displayed at the kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

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 was provided and signed by employee. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the bathroom located at the main lobby.

32-04-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bathroom located at the main lobby.

31B-04-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on the preparation area. Employee removed them **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored on the preparation table. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Dec 21, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed the kitchen area was remodel no plan review was submitted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. **Time Extended**

51-16-7

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**

16-37-1

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at preparation table. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at preparation table. **Time Extended**

21-12-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Garden Inn Homestead last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Garden Inn Homestead on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Garden Inn Homestead?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Garden Inn Homestead.

How does Garden Inn Homestead compare to other restaurants in Homestead?

Garden Inn Homestead most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.

Has Garden Inn Homestead's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Garden Inn Homestead have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Garden Inn Homestead 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 Inn Homestead inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Garden Inn Homestead is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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