The Garden on 78 St Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
52
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at The Garden on 78 St Restaurant stretching back to 2022. On Mar 31, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around seven violations compared to roughly 13 violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
The Garden on 78 St Restaurant's latest score of 52 falls below the Miami average of 74. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside walk on cooler Snapper (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); whole fish (48F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (52F - Cold Holding). As per operator since the day before. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Observed inside walk on cooler cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (50F - Cold Holding) since the day before . **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside walk on cooler Snapper (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); whole fish (48F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (52F - Cold Holding). As per operator since the day before. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Observed inside walk on cooler cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (50F - Cold Holding) since the day before . **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Silfida and Hevenia on 9/2023 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding broken on hallway. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding broken on hallway. **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hole on floor inside walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hole on floor inside walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at kitchen. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covered soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covered soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
52
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside walk on cooler Snapper (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); whole fish (48F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (52F - Cold Holding). As per operator since the day before. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside walk on cooler Snapper (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); whole fish (48F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (52F - Cold Holding). As per operator since the day before. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed root veggie (name) (86F - Hot Holding) on shelve over stove. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed on water to boil for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Silfida and Hevenia on 9/2023 **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding broken on hallway. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag on prep shelves at kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hole on floor inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at kitchen. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covered soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature next to triple sink. Operator placed inside chest freezer for proper thawing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
41
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: **Time Extended**
28-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line cooked potatoes (86F - Hot Holding). As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed on stove for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
28-14-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10/01/25. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside walk in cooler cooked pork (52F - Cold Holding); cooked goat (53F - Cold Holding); ; chicken (52F - Cold Holding). As per operator for less than 4 hrs. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees phone on top of microwave. **Warning**
40-06-5
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 scoop inside sugar container with handle in contact with product. Operator placed handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water at 89F on steam table. Operator placed on stove for reheat water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and flour inside plastic container at storage without label. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
43
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed an employee washing hands with no soap at kitchen. Inspector Coached employee how to properly wash hands.
12A-20-4
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed mop sink at back of the building not connected to the drain, mop water dumped on the ground.
28-14-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed a bag of raw chicken not closed stored over a bag of raw pork at white chest freezer. Manager relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at bathrooms. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at kitchen. Manager provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at bathroom. Ob
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed a plastic spray bottle with cleaner at bathroom not labeled.
41-04-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink. Inspector coached employee that must need to wash hands at hand sinks.
12A-03-4
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 by email.
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl stored inside corn flour. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole in ceiling tile At front counter.
36-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pots not inverted at dry rack storage area.
24-05-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container on floor at storage area near flour containers.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 77°F near steam table. Manager discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.
51-13-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.
27-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan of walk in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed SS to go bowls stored on floor near bathroom hallway.
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw chicken stored at three compartment sink thawing at room temperature. Manager turn running cold water to thawed properly. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt, sugar and flour stored inside containers not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
16
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to triple sink at kitchen. Employee provided the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl inside rice container at dry storage. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed walk in cooler floor in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt, sugar and flour inside plastic containers without label at kitchen.
02D-01-5
64
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at kitchen next to hand wash sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed SS containers stored on the floor **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in disrepair inside walk-in cooler.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box with lettuce heads stored on the flo inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen.
21-12-4
58
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside and began handling food in walk-in cooler without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched ice in ice bin behind front counter.
09-01-4
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Three heads of lettuce in walk-in cooler.
01B-07-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flies in kitchen.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in walk-in cooler: chicken (47F - Cold Holding); pork (46F - Cold Holding); beef (48F - Cold Holding); butter (47F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items were at proper temperature at opening, door propped open for awhile. Ambient temperature in walk-in cooler 41F. Manager placed items in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach stored next to bottled water in front counter area. Manager moved bottle of bleach. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket underneath three compartment sink, 200+ ppm. Employee added water to bucket, 75 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken, beef, and turkey in walk-in cooler. Manager stated was prepared the previous day.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bin for ice machine behind front counter.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at kitchen hand washing sink. Employee provided hand towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves.
14-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions and case of celery stored on walk-in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer next to kitchen entrance.
14-69-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to steam table. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
20
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee tasting food from barehand and then proceeded to prepare food without washing hands.
12A-05-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-2
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of water stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food.
12B-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored next to food preparation area.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Garden on 78 St Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Garden on 78 St Restaurant on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Garden on 78 St Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Garden on 78 St Restaurant.
How does The Garden on 78 St Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
The Garden on 78 St Restaurant most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has The Garden on 78 St Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Garden on 78 St Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Garden on 78 St 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 The Garden on 78 St Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Garden on 78 St Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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