JAY GARDEN CHINESE RESTURANT
3968 HWY 4, Jay FL 32565 · 850.675.5551
Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/25.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Upon inspection observed raw eggs stored above watermelon in walk in cooler and raw chicken stored above water chestnuts in small table top glass door cooler in prep area.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Upon inspection observed duct tape on secondary hood under vents.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. Upon inspection observed top of soda dispenser debris build up. Hood with grease build up present. Outdoor grease receptacle with grease build up.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Upon inspection observed fryer next to back door stored under awning outside.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
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.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed rice scoop stored in water 90f.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/25.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
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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.
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.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly strip hanging in food prep area.
Food stored on floor. Boxed Raw beef and raw chicken observed on kitchen floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop water 96f
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Fluorescent light over triple sink not covered.
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.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2024
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
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