Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Enforcement

SAM WON GARDEN

4345-1 UNIVERSITY BLVD S · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32216

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 11, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3751498
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13790000
DBPR license2610568

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority7 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical23 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#14High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw squid in open bag on shelf above cooked pork belly, upright freezer by cook line, raw fish on shelf above boiled eggs, in upright reach in cooler, employee rearranged **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#15High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – 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. Raw chicken in open bag on shelf above raw shrimp in upright freezer by cook line,

#16High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Opened soap above pots in prep area, employee moved soap **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 7

#17Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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. Don't have it, emailed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Vent in reach in cooler by cook line is dusty, fryer basked has old build up

#19Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In hand sink by rear door next to cook line, employee placed a roll **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#20Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For new cook, 1 month here, emailed agreement

#21Intermediate05-06-4

Intermediate – Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Doesn't turn on

#22Intermediate02C-08-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked beef taken out of freezer

#23Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Kimchi made on Sunday, boiled eggs yesterday morning

Basic 13

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black build up inside ice machine

#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Old build up on top of dish machine

#3Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On soy sauce

#4Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Not secured by upright cooler at entrance to kitchen

#5Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old one

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bag with onions and big pot with beef bullion in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle, employee moved them **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#8Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In prep teach in cooler by cook line, no ambient thermometer

#10Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Could not find

#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler with old build up

#12Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Box with chopsticks on floor, front counter prep area

#13Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black build up on wall by mop sink

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 2:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.