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JAY GARDEN CHINESE RESTURANT

JAY GARDEN CHINESE RESTURANT in JAY has 7 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.4/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 7 reports on file

3968 Highway 4
Florida, 32565
Santa Rosa County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/23/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 10889783

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed rice scoop stored in water 90f. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection, observed raw shell eggs stored over container of cut carrots in walk-in cooler.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed cooked breaded chicken 50f in walk-in cooler at establishment. Also observed chopped garlic in oil 60f on cook line counter. Repeat Violation
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Upon inspection, only 2 employees at establishment. One employee holds CFM certification, other employee training observed to be expired.

6/12/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10857128

Met Inspection Standards

1 high

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/25.

4/23/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10824860

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

4/22/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8996272

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 5 basic

  • 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly strip hanging in food prep area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxed Raw beef and raw chicken observed on kitchen floor.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop water 96f
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Fluorescent light over triple sink not covered.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fully thawed raw shrimp at 71F located in triple-sink under warm running water . Per operator less than 1 hr. Warning
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Repackaged trays of raw chicken over raw beef in reach-in freezer.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line make bar - fresh garlic in oil 71f/pork 47f/ per operator less than 4 hrs/white upright cooler breaded chicken 55f, beef 52f. Per operator less than 4 hrs, cold hold unit opened multiple times during busy lunch service. Walk-in cooler- breaded chicken 44f/noodles 44f/cooked chicken 44f/raw chicken 44f less than 4hrs. Warning

10/3/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8789265

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2024 Admin Complaint

4/25/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8577181

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

12/18/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8340417

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at sink by register or at end of cook line. Inspector provided operator with new signs and operator posted signs during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in sink with no running water. Operator added cold running water during inspection. Corrected On-Site