CHEF GARDEN OF JACKSONVILLE
3732 MENTE ST · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32207
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-13-4High Priority – 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 loaded dish machine with dirty dishes then he got clean dishes, explained to him and she washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One in prep area **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 120f mashed potatoes for a catering leaving in an hr, employee placed them back in oven **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner above clean silverware, employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 5
31A-04-4Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. 2 hand sinks have been removed, one from dish washing room and another one from storage/drink station room **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner stated he touches food sometime but he couldn't find his certification
53B-03-5Intermediate – 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. Claudia has servsafe only food handler certification
27-17-4Intermediate – Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Mop sink faucet, both waters
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink by walk in cooler, knob turns around all the way and no hot water comes out, employee fixed it
Basic 12
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Customer restroom
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table, employee moved them **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Making mashed potatoes
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In food storage/ prep area
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employee restroom, employee placed one **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan by dish machine, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Side door by triple sink
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet missing in mop sink, owner placed it back on **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. To go catering containers, owner inverted them **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Clean water pipe in mop sink, owner fixed it **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in bulk container, employee labeled it **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:30 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.