CHEF GARDEN OF JACKSONVILLE
3732 MENTE ST · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32207
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Not dispensing, 0 ppm chlorine **Warning**
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine not dispensing chlorine **Warning**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One in back prep area
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 60f whipped butter on table, almost 4 hrs, employee decided to discard them instead of placing in freezer **Corrective Action Taken**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +400 ppm quat in bucket, employee diluted it to 300 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
16-33-4Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For bucket
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened on Sunday, employee wrote date on **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 9
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At prep area
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates for tastings on storage shelf, storage room **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack above raw pasta on storage area, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-09-4Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handle on cold side turns all the way and no water comes out, hand sink by dish machine, also hand sink in mid prep room **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Tray with raw turkey in walk in freezer, employee placed it on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents in walk in cooler by dish machine room
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cutting and peeling carrots, explained to him
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum trays in storage area, operator inverted them **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder, labeled sugar by operator **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:31 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.