The Garden
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
90
Score
The Garden appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 6, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The Garden's latest score of 90 sits above the DeLand average of 73. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board at front counter stained by food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board at front counter stained by food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. SeeStop Sale . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 6- Tuna in reach in cooler thawed within packaging . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**
06-09-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**
06-01-5
64
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean Sprouts 47F, ,less than 4 hours. Operator relocated container that was on top of another container ,to inside unit, **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No quat chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Broccoli Soup prepared 5 days ago, not date marked in make table. Operator updated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
64
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
21
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. glass noodles (48F - Cold Holding)/ 1 hour recently returned to 7nit ; quinoa (53F - Cold Holding)placed over night. Operator instructed to discard, **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked quinoa . **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at front counter make table, soiled with food stain.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of rice stored on food preparation area floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
50
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Not in use l **Time Extended**
22-20-5
86
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table Goat cheese 45F , less than 2 hours. Hummus container placed in maketable container overnight. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4-1-2023. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to dispense ice. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Food employee wearing a watch other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Food employee. with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
41
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
61
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Garden on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Garden?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Garden.
How does The Garden compare to other restaurants in DeLand?
The Garden most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the DeLand average of 73.
Has The Garden's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Garden have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The 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 The Garden inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Garden is inspected around four times per year on average.
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