New Garden

4629 Cortez Road W, Bradenton, FL 34210-2862
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

New Garden has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 5, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “cardboard used to line food-contact shelves” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.

New Garden's latest score is in line with the Bradenton average of 83. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on double door make station with stains and cut marks. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: Observed cutting boards with cut marks. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on double door make station reach-in cooler on cook line torn. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: Observed gasket on double door make station reach-in cooler on cook line torn. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with excessive dripping grease. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: Observed hood filters with excessive dripping grease. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed wire racks in walk-in cooler with rust. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: Observed wire racks in walk-in cooler with rust. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on braided water line behind utility sink in kitchen across from smoker.
35A-05-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining the bottom shelves of all stainless tables and food preparation tables. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on double door make station with stains and cut marks. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 2 dead roaches in corner on the floor next to smoker. Observed 1 dead roaches in dining room on the floor behind front counter holding register along wall in corner.
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed cup of tea on food preperation table next to rice makers. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on double door make station reach-in cooler on cook line torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease and food debris in back corner of kitchen next to smoker.
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with excessive dripping grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open lids on dumpsters shared by plaza.
33-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed wire racks in walk-in cooler with rust. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed stainless wall between smoker and wok station with excess grease and soil. Observed wall in walk-in cooler separating wire racks across from fans with soil and black mold like substance.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops not hung to dry. Operator hung mop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
50
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed buckets of soy sauce under raw pork and raw chicken in walk-in cooler. Operator moved buckets of sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken on counter next to fryers at 56F. Operator stated it had been out approximately 1.5hrs. Operator placed chicken in walk-in cooler to bring down temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves to the right of the entrance in walk-in cooler with surface rust.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in kitchen not hung to dry. Operator hung mop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator corrected chlorine sanitizer bucket to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used to dispense fried rice on the cook line. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board lining lower shelf of food preparation tables holding flour and corn starch. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on single door make station at cook line with cut marks. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food preparation surface next to fried wontons. Operator removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 buckets of soy sauce on the floor in walk-in cooler. Operator moved buckets of soy sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
50
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Observed health reporting agreements not signed by employees. Operator had employees read and sign agreement. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board lining. Observed card board being used to line lower shelf in kitchen contains flour and corn starch. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed card board being used to line bottom shelf of food preparation table ext to utility sink.
14-45-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on 2 door flip top make station with cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed excess build up of grease and soil beneath wok station.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil on the floor at wok station. Operator moved oil to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching sugar in kitchen across from wok station. Operator moved handle above sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in kitchen not hung to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
64
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over tofu and bamboo shoot in 2 door flip top cooler. Operator moved beef to bottom of reach-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Observed no proof that employees are informed of their responsibility to report illness.Educated operator on Employee Health Reporting Agreements. E-mailed copy of Employee Health Reporting Agreements to operator.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed tempura chicken being held on time without a written plan. Educated operator on time as a public health control forms. E- mailed copy of forms to operator.
03F-10-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container being used for scoop in corn starch.
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard being used to line shelf containing flour and cornstarch in kitchen.
14-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drinks on food prep table next to rite and cream cheese. Operatorremoved drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone on shelf containing single serve items above make table. Employee removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operated employee engaged in food prep without a hair restraint. Employee put on hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with excess grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lids open on shared dumpster.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in kitchen not hung to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on reach-in chest freezer. Operator removed wet wiping cloth and laced n sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
45
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired. Operator stated that they sent in a check on 12/19/23 and showed me there checkbook where it stated as such. I instructed the operator to call the Division for further information. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shrimp and beef stored over ready to eat condiments in the left side cook line make table. Operator moved the condiments. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw shrimp in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Garlic in oil (66F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed item in a reach in cooler. Observed in the standing white reach in cooler: Chicken (52F - Cold Holding); Cooked egg rolls (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been there for approximately 2hrs. Operator turned the cooler down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Observed no signed agreements. Printed out two agreements for the operators to sing and emailed them more. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed debris build up on the walk in cooler fan covers. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line multiple food contact shelves in the kitchen. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soy sauce stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
37
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
27
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shell eggs stored over dumplings in the kitchen. Operator placed the eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed ground pork stored over shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator placed the pork on other shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed partially blocked hand washing sink with the shelf in the kitchen area. Observed hand washing sink blocked, not in use in bar area.
31A-09-4
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. Emailed form to operator.
11-26-1
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. Emailed plan to operator.
11-27-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal container without handle used to scoop rice. Operator removed the container.. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed shelf underneath the prep table in the kitchen.
14-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle of water stored on shelf next to spices. Operator removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed underneath the fryer.
36-73-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed by mop sink in the dishwashing area.
21-38-4
43
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Grease interceptor/trap overflowing onto floor/ground. Observed grease on the ground. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: **Time Extended**
28-27-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed test kit for measuring pH value. No chlorine test kit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was New Garden last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New Garden on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New Garden?

Across the inspection record, “cardboard used to line food-contact shelves” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at New Garden.

How does New Garden compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?

New Garden most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bradenton average of 83.

Has New Garden's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New Garden have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at New Garden 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 New Garden inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, New Garden is inspected around three times per year on average.