Gold Garden
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
67
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Gold Garden stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 17, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling not smooth”, which has been cited five times.
Gold Garden's latest score of 67 falls below the Immokalee average of 83. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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.
02C-02-5
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**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed employee making cream cheese rangoons in the dining area.
08B-48-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled on cook line around deep fryers. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on walk in cooler and freezer soiled.
23-03-4
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**
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in the prep area.
36-27-5
67
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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**
36-37-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled on cook line around deep fryers. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
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**
14-33-4
86
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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**
08A-05-6
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**
02C-02-5
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**
22-20-5
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**
36-37-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled on cook line around deep fryers and throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
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**
23-03-4
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**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled in kitchen area.
36-27-5
58
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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.
02C-02-5
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**
22-20-5
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**
36-37-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled on cook line around deep fryers. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
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.
23-03-4
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**
14-17-4
70
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable and Properly Maintained
FL-49
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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.
31A-09-4
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.
41-04-4
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**
22-20-5
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**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 tank at front counter not secured.
51-11-4
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**
36-37-5
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.
36-73-4
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.
23-03-4
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**
35B-04-4
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**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rust pitted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in front kitchen soiled next tom3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
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**
06-01-5
47
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
55
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gold Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gold Garden on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gold Garden?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Gold Garden.
How does Gold Garden compare to other restaurants in Immokalee?
Gold Garden most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Immokalee average of 83.
Has Gold Garden's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Gold Garden have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Gold Garden means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Gold Garden inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gold Garden is inspected around two times per year on average.
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