The Garden House Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
58
Score
Inspectors have visited The Garden House Restaurant eight times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 18, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to other Miami Beach restaurants (averaging 69), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 to operator via email. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 all employee training expired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Observed training expired. **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at cook line RIF. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
58
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed several foods stored inside thank you bags inside RIF. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork ribs (52F - Cold Holding) on top of preparation table, as per cook no more than 30 minutes prior. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (92F - Hot Holding) inside warmer, as per cook for approximately 2 hours prior. **Warning**
03B-01-6
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 to operator via email. **Warning**
11-27-4
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 all employee training expired. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at cook line RIF. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
35
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler located across from the grill sausage (49F - Cold Holding), stored overflowing the container. Instructed employee to remove the sausages that were not getting enough refrigeration and place it inside the unit to rapidly cool. Operator removed the sausage and placed them inside the cooler on site. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed exterior of microwave soiled, microwave located at cook line.
23-24-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven at cook line soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler across from the ice machine.
14-33-4
67
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in front of the triple sink.
36-17-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
74
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 person in charge with cleanup procedures via email. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: Provided person in charge with cleanup procedures via email. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not upturned at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: Observed plates not upturned at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach-cooler at cook-line and lid in disrepair at reach in freezer at hallway. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach-cooler at cook-line and lid in disrepair at reach in freezer at hallway. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in unit near dishwasher and wall next to cookline. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: Observed gaskets soiled at reach in unit near dishwasher and wall next to cookline. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipe behind ice machine leaking into floor. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: Observed pipe behind ice machine leaking onto floor. **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located behind kitchen dish machine, three compartment sink and next to cookline. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located behind kitchen dish machine, three compartment sink and next to cookline. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
58
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1, 2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine tubing and solution attached to kitchen dishmachine, tested chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Establishment has a three compartment sink, advised to setup manual sanitization, using chlorine solution.
22-41-4
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed establishment offers ceviche using tilapia served raw, no parasite destruction letter or invoice bearing parasite destruction provided at the time of inspection. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
01D-01-5
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 person in charge with cleanup procedures via email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen. Person in charge provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
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. Provided person in charge with employee reporting agreements via email.
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach-cooler at cook-line and lid in disrepair at reach in freezer at hallway.
14-11-5
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray, above kitchen cookline. **Repeat Violation**
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in unit near dishwasher and wall next to cookline.
23-03-4
Basic - Observed employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at kitchen area.
13-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipe behind ice machine leaking into floor.
29-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located behind kitchen dish machine, three compartment sink and next to cookline. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not upturned at kitchen area.
24-05-4
25
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine tubing and solution attached to kitchen dishmachine, tested chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Establishment has a three compartment sink, advised to setup manual sanitization, using chlorine solution. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment offers ceviche using tilapia served raw, no parasite destruction letter or invoice bearing parasite destruction provided at the time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed Division of Hotels and Restaurants license expired as of October 1, 2022.
50-17-2
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at handwash sink, next to three compartment sink at kitchen area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. None provided at the time of inspection.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located at restroom used by food employees and customers.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed various ceviche items offered on menu using tilapia, served raw. Ceviche menu items containing raw fish, is not identified with an asterisk or symbol indicating menu items covered by the consumer advisory. **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at the time of inspection.
16-37-1
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray, above kitchen cookline.
14-73-4
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. Observed raw salmon in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging, not removed from packaging before thawing, stored at top portion of prep cooler, across from cookline.
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment, utensils and plastic containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting located on shelving next to kitchen ice machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets throughout kitchen. Observed food debris inside kitchen handwash sink, located next to fire extinguisher. Observed food debris between prep cooler and prep counter, located across from kitchen cookline.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning located on plastic containers stored on shelving next to kitchen ice machine.
16-46-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located behind kitchen dish machine, three compartment sink and next to cookline.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry located in mop bucket next to handwash sink at kitchen area.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses located next to a green cutting board at kitchen prep counter.
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Garden House Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Garden House Restaurant on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Garden House Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Garden House Restaurant.
How does The Garden House Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
The Garden House Restaurant most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has The Garden House Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Garden House Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Garden House Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The Garden House Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Garden House Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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