CHEF'S GARDEN CATERING & EVENTS
11193 ST JOHNS INDUSTRIAL PKWY N, Jacksonville FL 32246 · 904-399-4449
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 3 visits since January 2025
3 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. feta cheese crumbles, fresh mozzarella, sliced American cheese, cheddar cheese curds (46F-48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in prep area. Operator removed all cheese and placed in walk in freezer to chill. Retested temp at end of inspection at 40F-41F
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator has no measuring device available.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee in prep area preparing food watch on wrist
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line prep food with no hair restraint. Employ cook line with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard
Utensils in poor condition. Red handle spatula chip at the tip in disrepair hanging on dry storage utensils rack. Manager discarded
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. feta cheese crumbles, fresh mozzarella, sliced American cheese, cheddar cheese curds (46F-48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in prep area. Operator removed all cheese and placed in walk in freezer to chill. Retested temp at end of inspection at 40F-41F
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to dispense sugar. Operator removed cup from sugar.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple clean containers and trays have old label adhered to exterior.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bags of shrimp on tray on cook line thawing. Operator placed bags of shrimp in walk-in-cooler to thaw.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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