THE GARDEN ON 78 ST RESTAURANT

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shell egg (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler overnight. Stop sale issue. Observed snapper (50F - Cold Holding); pork (50F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in freezer, as per operator walk in cooler is in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: Observed raw shell egg (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler overnight. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-05: Observed cooked turkey (55F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); at walk in cooler as per employee a day prior. shredded lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) as per employee prepared 3 hours ago. **Admin Complaint**

High Priority

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shell egg (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler overnight. Stop sale issue. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: Observed raw shell egg (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler overnight. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-05: Observed cooked turkey (55F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); at walk in cooler as per employee a day prior. **Admin Complaint**

High Priority

Equipment in poor repair.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-05: **Time Extended**

Basic

Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler floor in disrepair. -

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler floor in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-05: **Time Extended**

Basic

Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.observed salt container cracked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-05: **Time Extended**

Basic

Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers heavily soiled with accumulated dust.b **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: Observed fan covers heavily soiled with accumulated dust. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-05: **Time Extended**

Basic

Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-05: **Time Extended**

Basic

Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cornmeal, rice, beans and sugar with no name label. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-05: **Time Extended**

Basic

Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed storage room and camera room floor soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-05: **Time Extended**

Basic

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stove top heavily soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: Operator cleaning equipment. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-05: Observed stove top heavily soiled with accumulated grease. **Time Extended**

Intermediate

Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. -

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-05: Still no proof of manager provided. **Admin Complaint**

Intermediate

No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-05: **Time Extended**

Intermediate

No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. -

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-05: **Time Extended**

Intermediate

Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler in the kitchen. -

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-05: **Time Extended**

Basic

No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: Observed no proof of training for Bernadette Smith. Observed employee training for Michline by FRLA dated 12-10-2024. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-05: Still no certificate for Bernadette Smith. **Admin Complaint**

Intermediate

Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler in disrepair with ambient temperature of 54F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: Observed walk in cooler in disrepair with ambient temperature of 49F. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-05: **Time Extended**

Basic