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LUCKY GARDEN

LUCKY GARDEN located in MELBOURNE has undergone 8 health department inspections, achieving a 2.9/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Anastasia Boulevard
Florida, 32080
Whispering Oaks
Saint Johns County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13518140

  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic tub sitting in handwashing sink next to triple sink. Operator removed container Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13516404

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in Repeat Violation
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil pans not stored inverted.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); lo mien (48F - Cold Holding) operator states product was put in cook line cooler at 11am, 1.5 hrs ago, he is adding freon to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic tub sitting in handwashing sink next to triple sink. Operator removed container Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13458162

  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles by back door have mold like substance and some have water damage Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken cooked yesterday in walk in not date marked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13457981

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing by walk in freezer Warning
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles by back door have mold like substance and some have water damage Warning
  • 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. 2 sticky fly traps above prep table where chicken is being prepped. Operator moved chicken. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic containers that store cooked chicken are cracked. Operator changed container. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Frozen peas and carrots on floor in walk in freezer. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly in kitchen, landed on small piece of raw chicken, operator killed fly and wiped tabled clean with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef and cooked beef in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings in back store room area in cardboard box on shelf. Operator discarded box. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken on prep table raw chicken (68F - Cold Holding), several tubs out at once, operator put 2 tubs in walk in to rapid chill back to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 01B-19-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. Unbreaded chicken 70F on cook line. Warning
  • 03F-01-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Sweet and sour chicken 2lbs. Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken cooked yesterday in walk in not date marked. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8844840

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of prep roll top cooler, and white upright freezer have old food debris in bottom
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers not labeled
  • 14-16-4:Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Cutting board has holes in it Operator discarded Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5: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. One expired

Inspection Date: 7/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8779392

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling by walk in is in disrepair. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-05-4:High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee came in from outside and handled clean dishes without hand wash. Educated employee.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed hand towel in handsink. Educated employee

Inspection Date: 1/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8491971

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Missing ceiling tile above walk in cooler Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sitting in dirty mop water.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Buckets and random items in handwashing sink by triple sink Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sweet sour chicken prepared yesterday not date marked.

Inspection Date: 9/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8378155

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above walk in freezer, missing tile
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current. License displayed expired April 1, 2023. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of Hunts ketchup dented around rims of can
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap at hand wash sink in dish pit area was congealed. Corrected On-Site