TREE CUP CATERED BY THE CHEF'S GARDEN
829 RIVERSIDE AVE, Jacksonville FL 32204 · 904-356-6857
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 13 points better than where it started.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Boursin cheese dated 7/8/25
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Brown paper towel used to line bags where herbs are stored.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing in Server area where coffee and teas are prepared.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in Storage room.
Jan 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Homemade Caesar dressing made with real eggs dated 10/31/25
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Homemade Caesar salad dressing with raw shell eggs used in two dishes The Caesar salad and chicken Caesar salad wrap.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. No beard guard on employee with facial hair preparing food items.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket stored on floor when not in use.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in soiled blue bin.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Boursin cheese dated 7/8/25
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint On employee preparing food items.
Stored food not covered. Drink ice stored on storage shelf no solid shelf above ice storage. Ice stored in a large stainless bucket.
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (130F - Hot Holding) stored between to flat top grills
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table near window
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial hair no beard guard preparing food items in the kitchen
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket stored on floor in storage area, manager properly stored ice bucket
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in soiled blue bin, manager cleaned bin during inspection
Jul 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Orzo dated 7/17/24 cheese (49F - Cold Holding); orzo (48F - Cold Holding); grits (48-50F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (50F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (48F - Cold Holding); yellow cheese (50F - Cold Holding) food items were stored in clear door cooler from previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (49F - Cold Holding); orzo (48F - Cold Holding); grits (48-50F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (50F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (48F - Cold Holding); yellow cheese (50F - Cold Holding) food items were stored in clear door cooler from previous day.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels In coffee prep area, employee provided paper towels
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Red and black powdered condiments not labeled. Manager labeled condiments
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dry storage area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Soiled Vent above prep station
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean dishes stacked on shelf above triple sink
Aug 25, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Tomato dated 8/10/23 manager discarded cut tomatoes
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (71F - Cold Holding) stored on table near panini press
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in back storage area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty Vent over prep table
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled clear container on beverage prep area, unlabeled large bin in dry storage area, employee labeled containers
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