SECRET GARDEN CAFE
10095 BEACH BLVD STE 600, Jacksonville FL 32246 · 904-645-0859
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink next to ice machine.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat cut tomatoes in reach-in glass cooler in kitchen area. Operator removed cut tomatoes.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. Operator removed splitter from faucet at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle at soda dispenser soiled. Also, underside of coffee machine at front service line. Also, white cutting board at clean storage shelf soiled/ stained.
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. Observed multiple employees food safety training certificates expired in Feb. (Angie, Steve, and Alec,)
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach-in cooler drawers across from oven torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on multiple reach-in coolers and reach in freezers on cook line and kitchen area soiled. Also, exterior of flour, sugar, and panko containers soiled. Also, shelf under grill has accumulation of debris/ soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior and shelving of reach-in cooler next to steam table, and glass door reach-in cooler in hall area soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in back room where dry food storage and reach in deep freezers are stored.
Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed house made uncooked breaded green tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) in glass door reach-in cooler in kitchen area. Operator stated they were semi frozen earlier so he adjusted cooler. Operator rearranged and moved tomatoes to a colder area of cooler to chill. Retook temp at end of inspection at 44F-45F
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towels at hand wash sink next to employee restroom unable to dispense. Operator removed cut removed-threaded paper towels properly to dispense paper towels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup without handle used to dispense feta cheese in flip top reach-in cooler on cook line next to food warmer. Operator removed souflee cup from cheese.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed multiple clean utensils stored in containers that have an accumulation of food debris next to oven.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked cups on storage shelf at soda dispensing machine unable to properly air dry
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on reach in deep freezer and fridge in storage spare a soiled. Also, gasket on reach-in cooler on cook line next to food warmer soiled. Also, exterior of oven on cook line soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler next to food warmer on cook line and reach-in cooler across from fryer soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floor in dry food storage area and front service station.
May 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to food warmer soiled/ stained.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to ice machine. Operator replenished paper towels.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink next to ice machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked cups on storage shelf in front service are unable to properly air dry. Operator removed cups to have rewashed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in all reach in freezers throughout kitchen and cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on multiple reach-in coolers and drawers in kitchen area soiled. Also, handles on fryer baskets has accumulation of food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler across from fryers soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete for floor in dry food storage area.
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to food warmer soiled/ stained. Also, nozzle area of cappuccino machine at front service line soiled.
Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. No hot water at hand wash sink in back storage room. Also, no hot water at hand wash sink in employee restroom.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in back storage area next to employee restroom.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedure at Establishment for butter chips using TPHC. Butter chips time marked.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked cups on storage shelf next to soda dispensing machine unable to properly air dry
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryer and grill area has accumulation of grease and debris.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Interior deflector plate and area of bin where it's installed of large ice machine rusty.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler on cook line soiled. Also, filters in hood area above grill and fryer soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler across from fryer has accumulation of debris.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete in food storage area.
May 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler near steamtable soiled/ stained.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored under cabinet in front service area. Operator labeled window cleaner.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Waste receptacle in family restroom and unisex restroom missing lid/ cover.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles in kitchen/ cook line area missing/ chipped/ in disrepair.
Sep 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 22, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on flip top cooler deeply grooved.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed chemical sanitizing dish machine at 0ppm.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch engaging in food preparation.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area soiled. Observed door gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed ice machine in back room soiled around splash guard and interior lid. Observed reach in cooler on cook line soiled around lid closure.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.