Secret Garden

505 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 336024814

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Secret Garden stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 5, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Secret Garden's latest score of 86 sits above the Tampa average of 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine inside white piece

22-02-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers over the cook ham reach in cooler back by dining room.

08B-17-4

Oct 15, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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. Young Whiteman issued 12-3-22 **Warning**

53B-05-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

22-20-5

Jan 13, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of equipment.

23-03-4

Oct 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards gained at time of inspection

22-02-4

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment

36-73-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

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. issued to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

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. Issued to operator **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under cabinets soiled

36-73-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three compartment sink. Discussed proper hand washing. **Repeat Violation**

12A-03-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wood behind reach in cooler.

14-47-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler.

23-03-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen.

36-37-5

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under three compartment sink. Drywall missing behind reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

36-03-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of rice in kitchen.

08B-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Secret Garden last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Secret Garden?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Secret Garden.

How does Secret Garden compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Secret Garden most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Secret Garden's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Secret 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 Secret Garden inspected?

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

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