Garden Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected:
4400 N Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309Garden Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale has accumulated 252 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 9 per visit. The facility was shut down twice for roach activity. State records show recurring compliance issues with hand washing, consumer advisories, and toilet facilities, with the restaurant facing 2 disciplinary actions totaling $800 in fines. Recent inspections from 2024-2025 continue to document high-priority violations, with the November 2025 inspection finding 13 violations including 4 high-priority items.
Most recent closure: November 21, 2016 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Garden Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
9
violations / inspection
9 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg
4.52
violations / inspection
4.52 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Broward County Avg
0.24
closures / facility
0.24 county average
Garden Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale: Emergency Closure History (2)
Garden Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2016055350 | — | Nov 22, 2016 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2016052061 | $800.00 | Nov 4, 2016 | Fort Lauderdale |
Garden Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections29 violations · 21 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 6 inspections46 violations · 29 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Garden Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Garden Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Garden Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 3, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- When was Garden Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale last shut down?
- Garden Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale was last shut down on November 21, 2016 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Garden Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Garden Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale are: Proper hand/arm washing, Toilet facilities, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Garden Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Garden Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Garden Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Garden Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on September 3, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Garden Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- Yes, Garden Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Garden Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Garden Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has Garden Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
- Garden Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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