Naomi's Garden Restaurant and Lounge
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
95
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Naomi's Garden Restaurant and Lounge stretching back to 2022. On Apr 7, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around seven violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting Naomi's Garden Restaurant and Lounge on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
95
Apr 6, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed on the floor 4 rodents droppings under metal rack in dry storage area. Manager swept clean during inspection. Also observed on the floor 2 rodent droppings behind reach in freezer next to dry storage area. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with grease at preparation table across oven. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet paper towels inside handwashing sink next to main door. Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal container being used to dispense beans at kitchen area. Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal bottle water next to handwashing sink behind front counter. Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris under cooking equipment. Also observed food residue under metal rack at dry storage area. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of the oven soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in use wet wiping towel on top preparation table across oven. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted at prep area. Manager inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
47
Mar 9, 2026
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing sink at kitchen area. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser not working properly at handwashing sink next to front door.
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towels dispenser not working properly at handwashing sink next to front door.
31B-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under back door next to dishwasher area.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside walk in freezer.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris inside walk in freezer. Also observed food debris on the floor at cook line. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease behind cooking equipment.
36-27-5
58
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked pork being stored on top raw fish. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris on top preparation table. Employee removed and cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers without a handle being used to distribute beans in preparation area, Manager removed and discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal phone on top preparation table behind front counter. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor inside walk in cooler soiled food debris , employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed ice machine exterior was soiled with white substance, employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach in cooler inside covered with standing water. Observed at preparation area. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with beans not labeled at preparation area. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
35
May 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above marinated beef located in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing , broken in the kitchen.
36-17-5
78
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink removed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: At the time of the inspection no mop sink was installed. **Admin Complaint**
29-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
90
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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. **Warning**
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Melisanne C,Tecilianne P, Clair T,Marie B, Caron P. as per operator all working at the establishment for more 2 months. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink removed. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
67
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed cases of raw chicken stored above raw steak. Manager rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ; fish (57F - Cold Holding) in a container with water. In rack next to 3 compartment sink. As per Manager approximately 2.5 hours, Manager moved to walk-in cooler during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
05-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board in kitchen area. Also soiled can opener blade.
22-02-4
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken not date marked. As per manager over 24 hours. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed in unisex bathroom l
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled walk in cooler/freezer handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on preparation table, also on ice machine.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under equipment in cook line.
36-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed in kitchen area.
21-10-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish in water at the preparation area.
06-01-5
Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored.
38-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall behind 3 compartment sink. Also throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and sugar containers not labeled with common name in kit area. Also rice,flour,grits and sugar white bins not identified.
02D-01-5
19
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Naomi's Garden Restaurant and Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Naomi's Garden Restaurant and Lounge on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Naomi's Garden Restaurant and Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Naomi's Garden Restaurant and Lounge.
How does Naomi's Garden Restaurant and Lounge compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Naomi's Garden Restaurant and Lounge most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Naomi's Garden Restaurant and Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Naomi's Garden Restaurant and Lounge have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Naomi's Garden Restaurant and Lounge 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 Naomi's Garden Restaurant and Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Naomi's Garden Restaurant and Lounge is inspected around three times per year on average.
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