How many health inspections has EMILY'S GARDEN had?

EMILY'S GARDEN has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has EMILY'S GARDEN ever been shut down?

Yes, EMILY'S GARDEN has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at EMILY'S GARDEN?

The most frequently cited violations at EMILY'S GARDEN are: Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

EMILY'S GARDEN

327 SW 2 ST, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

Broward County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: EMILY'S GARDEN LLC · License: SEA1622252

EMILY'S GARDEN in Fort Lauderdale, FL has 23 inspections on record with 98 total violations (4.3 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

23Inspections

98Violations

1Closures

Data current as of December 3, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for EMILY'S GARDEN
Date	Reason	Reopened
Dec 3, 2025	Rodent activity	14:09:00

Inspection History (23)

Jan 27, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

Nov 5, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

May 22, 2024 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 19, 2023 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 7, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

Dec 9, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 14, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 28, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Jun 4, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Dec 20, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 21, 2016 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 19, 2016 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

EMILY'S GARDEN has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Broward County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.3 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.31.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has EMILY'S GARDEN had?: EMILY'S GARDEN has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has EMILY'S GARDEN ever been shut down?: Yes, EMILY'S GARDEN has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at EMILY'S GARDEN?: The most frequently cited violations at EMILY'S GARDEN are: Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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