The Garden's Fish and Chicken
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
70
Score
The Garden's Fish and Chicken appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The Garden's Fish and Chicken was last inspected on Dec 17, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which The Garden's Fish and Chicken's 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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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
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Degreaser, Clorox storage on top of microwave and cleaned dishes, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser with no label, operator properly labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go container no inverted on preparation table, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
70
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers no inverted. Operator properly stored it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
78
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed banana pudding dented can.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bottles of sauce storage in hand sink located next to three compartment sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels was replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap was replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple fish boxes on walk in freezer floor, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensil in standing water at 80°F. Operator placed on the grilled. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
45
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
82
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed gallons of Clorox and gallons of detergent stored inside hand wash sink. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced a paper towel on hand sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bottle of Soap was refilled during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Conch salad, emailed consumer advisory to operator, operator print out and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser with no label.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on preparation table.
40-06-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fries on kitchen floor. Operator properly sit. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
50
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Poultry (53°F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50°F - Cold Holding), inside reach in cooler for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator replaced the food items to another reaching cooler.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels was replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. On hand wash located at cook line.
31B-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 60°F.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fries on cook line floor, operator properly stored it.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand wash sink, filter soiled.
23-03-4
61
May 31, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray of disinfectant on steam table next to soup. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potatoes (103°F - Hot Holding) in steam table for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheated at 165°F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap on hand wash sink located next to three compartment sink. Operator refilled the soap during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above three compartment sink.
36-32-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside flour container, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fries on walk in freezer floor. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go container not inverted, located on preparation table.
25-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Garden's Fish and Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Garden's Fish and Chicken on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Garden's Fish and Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Garden's Fish and Chicken.
How does The Garden's Fish and Chicken compare to other restaurants in Miami Gardens?
The Garden's Fish and Chicken most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Gardens average of 80.
Has The Garden's Fish and Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Garden's Fish and Chicken have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Garden's Fish and Chicken 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's Fish and Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Garden's Fish and Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.
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