Milton, Santa Rosa County

NIM'S GARDEN

6536 HWY 90, Milton, FL 32570

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
Mar 11, 2025
City
Milton
County
Santa Rosa
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
10

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.

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53A-05-6

Detail 23622704

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 7 food handlers present during inspection, no food manager at time of inspection. Per operator, manager left prior to inspection. Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 23622702

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen are not smooth, nonabsorbent, nor easily cleanable. Many are bulging and discolored.

10-07-4

Detail 23622703

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop held in standing water at 105f. Repeat Violation

Dec 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

53A-05-6

Detail 23236380

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified food manager not available with 5 employees present.

53B-01-5

Detail 23236377

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. No proof of current food employee training available. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23236378

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 23236379

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop for rice in water measuring 87 degrees Fahrenheit Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 23236381

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple food containers uncovered in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Apr 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

08B-38-4

Detail 22791550

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of soy sauce on floor in back kitchen area

14-69-4

Detail 22791554

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer and reach-in freezer.

10-01-5

Detail 22791551

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle for flour scoop

10-07-4

Detail 22791552

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop stored in pitcher of water next to rice container. Water at 77F

08B-12-5

Detail 22791553

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of prepared food uncovered in walk-in cooler as well as pan of cheese in reach-in freezer.

Aug 22, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

09-02-5

Detail 22225379

High Priority - Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food while the establishment is under a foodborne illness investigation. Chef collected cooked noodles from walk in cooler, placed noodles in to go box. Inspector discussed barehand contact and hand wash procedures. Establishment moved noodles to reheat to 145F. Corrective Action Taken

22-39-4

Detail 22225384

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Unable to get reading on ppm sanitizer. Sanitizer contents unknown.

03A-02-5

Detail 22225381

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Breaded Chicken 50F/46F, Breaded Chicken 46F/44F, Breaded Chicken 47F/46F all less than 30 min. Manager stated door to walk in was frequently opened during buffet setup.

16-37-1

Detail 22225383

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer for wiping cloths.

36-37-5

Detail 22225382

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in kitchen not smooth/non-absorbent.

10-07-4

Detail 22225380

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop stored in pitcher of water next to rice.

May 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

35A-02-6

Detail 21990311

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flying insects observed in kitchen by dish machine

53A-05-6

Detail 21990310

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager working with 4 food employees working. Establishment does have a certified food manager Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 21990314

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Food can used as scoop for rice

35A-03-4

Detail 21990316

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 10 dead roaches on top of food warmer

24-08-4

Detail 21990313

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting above three compartment sink Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 21990317

Basic - Stored food not covered. Fried chicken in walk in cooler not covered. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 21990312

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

36-27-5

Detail 21990315

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall beside hood unit soiled with grease

Oct 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

53A-05-6

Detail 21415079

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified food manager Sarah Keller not present at time of inspection. 5 food employees working.

24-08-4

Detail 21415081

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting on shelf beside dish machine.

36-24-5

Detail 21415083

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall above dry storage area.

14-69-4

Detail 21415080

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. No contact with food observed. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 21415082

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple food items not covered in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Apr 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

14-01-5

Detail 20986846

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop for cornmeal, metal can used as scoop for rice. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 20986847

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Above dry storage room. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 20986851

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer. No contact with food observed. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 20986849

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop for salt container

08B-12-5

Detail 20986850

Basic - Stored food not covered. Containers of cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 20986848

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork tenderloins thawing in standing water. Operator added running water during inspection.

Dec 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

22-20-5

Detail 20725947

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine next to dry storage room

14-01-5

Detail 20725950

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed clean can used as scoop for rice.

36-24-5

Detail 20725949

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall above outside of dry storage room

14-69-4

Detail 20725946

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup in walk in cooler. No contact with food observed.

08B-12-5

Detail 20725948

Basic - Stored food not covered. Containers of chicken and broccoli in walk in cooler uncovered

14-17-4

Detail 20725945

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

Dec 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.