JARDIN DE POLLOS - CHICKEN GARDEN
456 SKINNER BLVD, Dunedin FL 34698 · 727.403.6127
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
MAY 24
JAN 25
JUN 25
MAR 26
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 2 flies in kitchen. 5 live flies near outdoor smokers.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 29, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found 2 flies in kitchen. 5 live flies near outdoor smokers.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired 2/1/26. Is open and operating and serving tcs food to the public.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 14lbs Cooked chicken held from yesterday. Temped at 50F. No prior temperature monitoring documented.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 14lbs Cooked chicken held from yesterday. Temped at 50F. No prior temperature monitoring documented. See stop sale.
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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. Emailed operator form HR 5030-104
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken prepared yesterday not date marked
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has accumulation of mold like substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used for rice in office building.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard under hot holding unit in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards in kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on top of cutting board in kitchen. Operator removed bottle.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil and raw chicken stored on floor outside kitchen rice stored on floor of dry storage in office.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. No lid on garbage can in outdoor garbage area.
Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Garbage area fence broken
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage and cardboard boxes on floor in outside trash area. Not contained in any can.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with debris.
Apr 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 26 violations recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority5 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched container containing raw chicken before serving food in kitchen. No gloves change or hand wash.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for 3 seconds.
Live, small flying insects found 2 flies in kitchen. 5 live flies near outdoor smokers.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired 2/1/26. Is open and operating and serving tcs food to the public.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef on top of cooked chicken in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator moved items to proper location.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched container containing raw chicken before serving food in kitchen. No gloves change or hand wash.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 14lbs Cooked chicken held from yesterday. Temped at 50F. No prior temperature monitoring documented.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 14lbs Cooked chicken held from yesterday. Temped at 50F. No prior temperature monitoring documented. See stop sale.
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. Emailed operator form HR 5030-104
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand was sink in kitchen used to store containers. Operator removed containers.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink in kitchen
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken prepared yesterday not date marked
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has accumulation of mold like substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used for rice in office building.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard under hot holding unit in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards in kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on top of cutting board in kitchen. Operator removed bottle.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking from twist cap water bottle.
Food being prepared outside. Chicken prepared outside of kitchen near mop sink.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil and raw chicken stored on floor outside kitchen rice stored on floor of dry storage in office.
Food stored outside. Boxes of oil stored outside of kitchen.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. No lid on garbage can in outdoor garbage area.
Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Garbage area fence broken
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage and cardboard boxes on floor in outside trash area. Not contained in any can.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with debris.
Mar 26, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 21 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority7 Intermediate13 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 2 1 2026
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. No chemical test strips for Ethyl Alcohol Sanitizer.
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. Emailed operator form HR 5030-104
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in kitchen soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink in kitchen used to store metal pans and dirty dishes.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sinks in kitchen or in bathroom.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No sanitizer of any kind available. Operator left to acquire new sanitizer. Operator bought Purell Food Surface Sanitizer.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink in kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has accumulation of mold like substance
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowls used as scoops for sugar.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard lining shelf with hot holding unit on top.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on top of reach in cooler in dry storage. Operator moved drink. Employee beverage on reach in cooler over cutting board. Operator had employee move drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf on top of prep station in kitchen. Operator had employee move phone.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line wearing jewelry. Operator had employee remove rings and bracelets.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line without hat or hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored on floor in dry storage near office. Bags of sugar stored on floor in dry storage area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on handle of oven in kitchen. Operator removed tongs.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with debris
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No signs at handwash sinks in kitchen or bathroom, or near reach in cooler. Provided operator with handwash signs. Operator posted signage.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of sauce not labeled.
Jun 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan blocking sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler.
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food pan covering hand wash sink
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common nan name.
Jul 31, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
May 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food being prepared outside. Food preparation being done outside evidenced by a prep table outside of the establishment holding spices with food debris on table. Discussed with operator the need to apply spices inside the establishment, remove prep table.
Nov 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Containers used to store marinated chicken not approved for food contact.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at prep table on the left of entrance to the establishment stained/soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Clean bowls stored on hand wash sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink. Operator replenished paper towels during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink, operator replenished soap at time of inspection.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean pot with lid stored on the floor of the establishment. Operator moved pot from the ground.
Food stored on floor. Containers of fryer oil stored on the floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles used on cook line contain food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
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