GARDEN RESTAURANT
4400 N ANDREWS AVE, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 3, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 9
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (9)
- 12A-29-4CriticalCorrected on site
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle waste receptacle then proceed to handle utensils without washing hands. Instructed employee to replace utensils and wash hands **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 12A-20-4CriticalCorrected on site
Employee washed hands with no soap.
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee crack shell eggs then remove gloves and wash hands with no soap. Instructed employee to rewash hands with soap **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 29-34-4Critical
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at hose Bibb outside next to water heater room with hose attached
High Priority
- 41-07-4CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of prescription medication stored with dry storage items in shelf on cook line. Operator removed.
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of prescription medication stored with dry storage items in shelf on cook line. Operator removed. Observed container of medicine stored on shelf with dry spices in prep area. Operator removed. Observed containers of medicine stored on top shelf above foods in 2 door stainless reach in cooler. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 14-11-5
Equipment in poor repair. Handles on 2 door glass reach in cooler missing and held together with tape
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handles on 2 door glass reach in cooler missing and held together with tape
Basic
- 22-02-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Area around soda nozzles soiled at front counter
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Area around soda nozzles soiled at front counter
Intermediate
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, dust.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, dust. Observed on dry storage/ware storage shelves on cook line
Basic
- 35A-03-4Corrected on site
35A-03-4
Basic - Observed 1 dead roach on ground under shelf in dry storage area. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 36-27-5Repeat
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in cook line area **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.