EL JARDIN
Based on 5 health inspections, EL JARDIN in ISLAMORADA has earned a 2.7/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
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Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/31/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13498703
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: **Time Extended**
- 16-33-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Admin Complaint
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Admin Complaint
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Rosa, Giselle , Melba Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: at callback inspection there is no proof of food handler training for employees Rosa Diaz Admin Complaint
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 8/20/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10902872
- 24-28-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at triple sink Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning
- 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning
- 53B-01-5: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. Rosa, Giselle , Melba Repeat Violation Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning
Inspection Date: 2/14/2025
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: At callback inspection there is no proof of certified food manager certification. Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: At call back inspection there is No proof of food handler training . Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 12/12/2024
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean pots stored on the floor in storage area. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw shell eggs stored over separated from ready-to-eat food. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning
- 53B-01-5: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. Warning
Inspection Date: 7/18/2024
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.can opener blade is soiled and must be relocated from the outside table to inside the kitchen .