Midtown Garden Center

2600 Ne 2 Ave, Miami, FL 33137

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Midtown Garden Center three times, with records going back to 2022. On Apr 2, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The most recent inspection at Midtown Garden Center is from Apr 2, 2024, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Aug 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Water misting device not maintained/cleaned as required.

23-02-4

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

11-07-5

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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

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. Mario Hernandez, Hugo Interiano.

53B-13-5

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Three compartment sink.

29-11-4

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.

14-36-5

Sep 20, 2022

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Midtown Garden Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Midtown Garden Center on file is from Apr 2, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Midtown Garden Center compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Midtown Garden Center most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Midtown Garden Center's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Midtown Garden Center have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Midtown Garden Center means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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