Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Warning

SAM WON GARDEN

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 25, 2024
Inspection typeFood-Licensing Inspection
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3426835
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8685289
DBPR license2610568

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#6High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 1 pan cooked potato (49-56F – Cooling), stored in wait station reach in cooler from over night with no additional preparation today. Ambient temperature at 55F. Employee turn dial setting to lower temperature. Stop sale issued. 1 pan cooked beef (51-54F – Cooling), stored in sushi station reach in cooler from over night with no additional preparation today. Ambient temperature at 55F. Employee turn dial setting to lower temperature. Stop sale issued. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep beef stored over butter in make table reach in cooler. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 3 pans homemade kimchi and 1 pan fish cake (49-56F – Cold Holding), stored in wait station reach in cooler from over night with no additional preparation today. Ambient temperature at 55F. Employee turn dial setting to lower temperature. Stop sale issued. 3 packs cream cheese and 1 tray krab sticks (51-54F – Cold Holding), stored in sushi station reach in cooler from over night with no additional preparation today. Ambient temperature at 55F. Employee turn dial setting to lower temperature. Stop sale issued. 1 pan cooked beef (51-54F – Cooling), stored in sushi station reach in cooler from over night with no additional preparation today. Ambient temperature at 55F. Employee turn dial setting to lower temperature. Stop sale issued. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 pans homemade kimchi and 1 pan fish cake (49-56F – Cold Holding), stored in wait station reach in cooler from over night with no additional preparation today. Ambient temperature at 55F. Employee turn dial setting to lower temperature. Stop sale issued. 3 packs cream cheese and 1 tray krab sticks (51-54F – Cold Holding), stored in sushi station reach in cooler from over night with no additional preparation today. Ambient temperature at 55F. Employee turn dial setting to lower temperature. Stop sale issued. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#10High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer on left side spigot at mop sink **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table stained

#12Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink next to back door. Employee provided **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Homemade kimchi in walk in cooler not date marked. Employee stated was prep 2 days ago

Basic 5

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three CO2 tanks stored next to ice machine not secured. Employee secured **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at make table

#3Basic14-10-4

Basic – Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Non food grade drill with attached spindle at dry storage area

#4Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching rice in rice bin at dry storage. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Bottom shelf in upright double door reach in freezer with rust build up

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:15 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

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