Immokalee, Collier County

GOLD GARDEN

101 NEW MARKET RD W, Immokalee, FL 34142

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 Intermediate
Apr 17, 2026
City
Immokalee
County
Collier
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

02C-02-5

Detail 24520324

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, cooked shrimp, cooked pork, raw beef in walk in cooler prepared over 24 hours according to operator, no date marking.

36-37-5

Detail 24520320

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in rear prep kitchen unfinished with exposed metal beams. Repeat Violation

08B-48-4

Detail 24520323

Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed employee making cream cheese rangoons in the dining area.

36-73-4

Detail 24520322

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled on cook line around deep fryers. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24520321

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on walk in cooler and freezer soiled.

14-33-4

Detail 24520325

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust in shelves in 3 door glass cooler in the prep kitchen area. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 24520319

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in the prep area.

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-37-5

Detail 24135637

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in rear prep kitchen unfinished with exposed metal beams. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 24135636

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled on cook line around deep fryers. Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 24135635

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust in shelves in 3 door glass cooler in the prep kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Apr 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 23723914

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked chicken. Operator moved raw chicken. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23723921

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed all food in bulk containers in the walk in cooler not date marked. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 23723918

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed brown substance in the interior bin of the ice machine. Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 23723915

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in rear prep kitchen unfinished with exposed metal beams. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23723917

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled on cook line around deep fryers and throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23723920

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on reach in cooler door gaskets. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23723916

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed some rusting on shelves in reach in and walk in coolers. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 23723919

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled in kitchen area.

Nov 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

02C-02-5

Detail 23335349

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed all food in bulk containers in the walk in cooler not date marked.

22-20-5

Detail 23335348

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed brown substance in the interior bin of the ice machine. Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 23335353

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in rear prep kitchen unfinished with exposed metal beam, it is a really high kitchen ceiling. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23335351

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled on cook line around deep fryers. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23335352

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed building up of food debris on reach in cooler door gaskets.

14-17-4

Detail 23335350

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed some rusting on shelves in reach in and walk in coolers. Repeat Violation

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

53B-14-5

Detail 22758487

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handlers cards not all current.

22-20-5

Detail 22758491

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed brown slime like substance in the interior bin of the ice machine. Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 22758490

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in rear prep kitchen unfinished with exposed metal beam, very high ceiling. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22758486

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled around prep sink in rear prep kitchen area. Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 22758492

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.the walk in cooler. Operator moved to the shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 22758489

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed some rusting on shelves in reach in and walk in coolers. Repeat Violation

49-05-4

Detail 22758488

Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. Observed generator and propane tanks stored in rear storage room inside the rear storage area of the building.

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 13

31A-09-4

Detail 22353429

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink on front cook line blocked by metal cart.

41-04-4

Detail 22353422

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed container of 5w-30 motor oil on shelf above flour and sugar in dry storage area.

22-20-5

Detail 22353427

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine bin with black mold like substance. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 22353425

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of food debris on door to reach in cooler, and walk in cooler and door handles. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 22353421

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 tank at front counter not secured.

36-37-5

Detail 22353424

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable in kitchen and rear prep kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22353423

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under/ next to 3 compartment sink and between fryer and reach in cooler in front kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 22353428

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler shelves with build up of dirt/mold like substance.

35B-04-4

Detail 22353420

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed gaps in either side of garage door leading into rear prep kitchen. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 22353418

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves and bottom shelves heavy soiled in all glass door units in front kitchen and back kitchen. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 22353419

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in standing water at 28F operator turned on faucet to slowly thaw. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 22353430

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rust pitted. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 22353426

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in front kitchen soiled next tom3 compartment sink.

Jun 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 11

31A-09-4

Detail 22070313

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed prep table on wheels on cook line blocking hand wash sink on cook line. Operator moved table. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22070311

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed back chute of ice machine in dry storage with black mold like substance on it. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22070306

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed non handle bowl used to scoop rice and flour in open bags in rear prep kitchen area next to the door. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 22070312

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable throughout cook line and rear prep kitchen.

12B-12-5

Detail 22070315

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed unlidded employee beverage cup on reach in refrigerator on cook line. Operator through away cup. Corrected On-Site

36-01-4

Detail 22070305

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed build up of food debris under 3 compartment sink, and cooking equipment on cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 22070314

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed built up of food debris on doors, handles and glass of 3 door reach in cooler in rear Food prep kitchen. Repeat Violation

35B-04-4

Detail 22070308

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed gaps on either side of garage door leading to the out side of establishment in the rear prep kitchen.

22-16-4

Detail 22070307

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed build up of food debris on shelves and on lowest solid shelf inside 3 door reach in refrigerator in rear prep kitchen.

14-17-4

Detail 22070310

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

36-27-5

Detail 22070309

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed built up of food debris throughout cooking kitchen and rear prep kitchen on the walls.

Jan 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 5Total: 9

41-07-4

Detail 21691672

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed cough medicine stored above food prep area. Operator moved to separate shelf. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21691670

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator moved chicken to shelf below shrimp. Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 21691667

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed sweet and sour chicken prepared yesterday not date marked.

03A-02-5

Detail 21691673

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken at 55F on prep table. Operator moved to walk in for cooling. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21691666

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed build up of mold like substance in ice machine.

36-37-5

Detail 21691668

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable in food preparation area.

14-09-4

Detail 21691671

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board soiled.

23-03-4

Detail 21691665

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler doors with a build up of food debris.

06-01-5

Detail 21691669

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing in standing water. Operator drained shrimp and moved to cooler Corrected On-Site

Nov 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

08B-38-4

Detail 20650644

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor in walkin cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-02: Bucket on food on floor in walkin cooler Time Extended Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20650645

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-02: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses Time Extended

Oct 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 13

01B-01-4

Detail 20592869

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 20592870

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over been in reachin freezer , chicken not in original sealed commercial packaging Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 20592876

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over Bamboo in reachin cooler, storage corrected Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20592867

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts 64°F, rice 64°F etc by cookline Repeat Violation Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20592872

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink blocked by cart Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20592874

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning

08B-48-4

Detail 20592875

Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20592873

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20592871

Basic - Food stored on floor in walkin cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

25-32-4

Detail 20592877

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Seasoning bags reused as drain paper Warning

06-01-5

Detail 20592878

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water Repeat Violation Warning

21-12-4

Detail 20592868

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning

21-07-4

Detail 20592879

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm Chlorine Sanitizer, sanitizer added now 100 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

Aug 24, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 11

08A-02-6

Detail 20453671

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Krab Rangoon on beef, product not in original sealed commercial packaging

08A-20-5

Detail 20453665

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimp in walkin cooler. Storage corrected Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20453673

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice by cookline 64°F, rice returned to reachin cooler Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 20453664

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 20453668

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

14-45-4

Detail 20453663

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.

12B-07-4

Detail 20453670

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

08B-48-4

Detail 20453666

Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area.

08B-38-4

Detail 20453669

Basic - Food stored on floor in walkin cooler

25-32-4

Detail 20453672

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Jug cut in half used as scoop Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 20453667

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water Corrected On-Site