Secret Garden Miami Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
52
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Secret Garden Miami Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 2, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
Across the inspection history, “displayed food not properly protected” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Secret Garden Miami Restaurant's latest score of 52 falls below the Miami Beach average of 69. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter at 65 F . Employee placed ice underneath. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed open container with butter for customer self serving not properly protected from contamination. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit to check sanitizer concentration.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No monitoring of buffet/salad bar by employee trained in safe operating procedures. No employee or person in charge is monitoring the buffet area. Employee in charge came to the area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with chlorine sanitizer without label. Employee labeled the bottle immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed disposable spoons stored in a tray completely open , in a way that are exposed to contamination .
25-09-4
52
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed self service displayed food ( peanut butter and grape jelly ) at the continental buffet area in open containers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: Observed self service displayed food ( peanut butter and grape jelly ) at the continental buffet area in open containers. Employee discarded. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: Operator has training completed but has not filled out information completely the certificates. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
78
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed self service displayed food ( peanut butter and grape jelly ) at the continental buffet area in open containers.
08B-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter and milk left at room temperature for 2 hrs ( Milk at 49 F, butter at 56 F.) . Employee returned them to the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed some items inside one of the hand sink. Employee moved them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No monitoring of buffet/salad bar by employee trained in safe operating procedures. Observed no employee present while offering continental breakfast buffet.
08B-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing paper towel in 2 hand sink stations. Employee restocked them. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed 2 hand sink with no soap. Employee restocked the stations. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
41
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed orange juice inside uncovered jar for customer self serving not properly protected from contamination. Employee cover the juice. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee missing the sanitizing step. Employee set up the 3 compartment sink with chlorine 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 3 dirty plates inside the hand sink located by 3 compartment sink. Employee moved them to 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the hand sink located at the front counter area. Employee restocked the station immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee unable to answer question related the required order to wash dishes. Employee was explained about the correct procedure.
53B-16-4
55
Jun 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No food handler certificates for the 3 food employees working in the establishment for more than 2 months. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Observed 3 new employees: Mairelys Rivero, Naurys Fonseca and Keisha Gayle. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing test kit to check chlorine sanitizer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Not on premises at the time of the inspection **Time Extended**
16-37-1
82
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
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. No food handler certificates for the 3 food employees working in the establishment for more than 2 months. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing test kit to check chlorine sanitizer. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Missing thermometer to check cold temperatures. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a container inside hand sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee moved it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Missing manager certificate. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
58
Dec 4, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 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. Info was provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit to check the sanitizer concentration.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing paper towels in all the hand sinks.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.Missing chocking poster at the establishment. Poster was provided. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Secret Garden Miami Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Secret Garden Miami Restaurant on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Secret Garden Miami Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “displayed food not properly protected” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Secret Garden Miami Restaurant.
How does Secret Garden Miami Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Secret Garden Miami Restaurant most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Secret Garden Miami Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Secret Garden Miami Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Secret Garden Miami Restaurant 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 Secret Garden Miami Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Secret Garden Miami Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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