Garden on Breakers
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
55
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Garden on Breakers stretching back to 2023. Garden on Breakers was last inspected on Jan 7, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “operator is doing a special process”, showing up two times.
Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale average 80, so Garden on Breakers trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
4
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.A\00A0 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Reviewed food reporting agreements **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Cookline dispenser. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Observed same. **Time Extended**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Observed same. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Observed same. **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all shelving upstairs and downstairs. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Observed same downstairs - shelving by dish machine. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Observed same. **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Main dishwasher. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Observed same. **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher - bar (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised operator to use main dish machine until bar unit is repaired. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Observed same. **Time Extended**
16-55-4
55
Jan 6, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
27
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Walk in cooler - Raw beef stored over ready-to-eat cooked shrimp and meatballs. Operator began reorganizing during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Walk in cooler - Raw fish stored over ready to eat lasagne. Operator stored all items properly. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed same. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor throughout the kitchen, by dish machine and inside bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Dish area - standing water. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
74
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
26
Jun 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Bar employee cutting orange for drinks without wearing gloves. Employee washed hands and put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Cookkine - Spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ PIC - Gregor Nilzen **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment reduced oxygen packaging raw chicken. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All cold holding units downstairs. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ice buildup in small upstairs reach-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
58
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
58
Jun 25, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 00 ppm .. operator fixed it at 100 ppm at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area....small live 4 flying insects flying around at dishwashing area. Employee eliminated it with spray. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw sea food above lasagna in reach in cooler , raw chicken above pizza dough in walk in cooler . Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored...degreaser spray bottled stored with cleaned utensils at kitchen. Employee removed . **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied...chef putt it back . **Corrected On-Site**
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information....Chicken in vacuum package with date and time marked. Chef did it **Corrected On-Site**
03G-09-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored container, small bucket in handwashing sink at kitchen and dishwashing area. Employee removed **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...lasagna in reach in cooler it was cooked last Friday. Employee date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled....degreaser spray bottle. Employee labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor...pizza dough at walk in cooler . Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at kitchen
31B-04-4
25
Jun 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Prep areas and ware washing machines relocated - hand sink removed - does not match current plans on file. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Observed same. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: Spoke with Rory at Plan Review. He has been in contact with operator. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. By downstairs dish machine. **Warning**
31A-04-4
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. Provided handout to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam tags for 90 days. **Warning**
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep area hand sink blocked by chair and items in sink. Operator removed all items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Prep areas and ware washing machines relocated - hand sink removed - does not match current plans on file. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. All employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Downstairs Pizza prep table. Upstairs glass door unit. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler - case of tomatoes, container of sauce stored on floor under shelving. Upstairs - storage room - plastic containers of vinegar and miscellaneous items stored on floor under shelving. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle in beef gravy - cookline drawers - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
41
Apr 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked potatoes in prep area low boy. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Beef. Operator posted consumer advisory during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator vacuum packing raw chicken and Sous vide.
03G-50-1
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep area. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Prep area. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Upstairs - water 79F.
27-16-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Prep area. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
41
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Garden on Breakers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Garden on Breakers on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Garden on Breakers?
Across the inspection record, “operator is doing a special process” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Garden on Breakers.
How does Garden on Breakers compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Garden on Breakers most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Garden on Breakers' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Garden on Breakers have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Garden on Breakers means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Garden on Breakers inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Garden on Breakers is inspected around four times per year on average.
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