SAM WON GARDEN
4345-1 UNIVERSITY BLVD S · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32216
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 10
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Soup (49-51F – Cooling); homemade kimchi (46-48F – Cooling), soup is stored in huge metal deep pot and kimchi stored in 5 gallon bucket with lid, both in walk in cooler from overnight with no additional preparation today as per employees. Stop sale issued **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. Observed dish washer employee handling soiled equipment and then clean equipment without washing hands. Reviewed with person in charge **Warning**
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse and putting equipment away without sanitizing to dry. Reviewed with person in charge **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw meats stored in direct contact inside non food grade bag in white reach in freezer. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep beef stored over open sauces in walk in cooler on shelf Raw prep fish stored over cooked foods in walk in cooler Raw frozen pork stored over frozen Krab in upright reach in freezer **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 18 live roaches in restaurant in following areas: 15 live roaches on cook line prep table next to cooked foods hot holding and inside foil pop up sheets and on in use utensils 1 live roach under microwave on prep table next to food 1 live roach on floor under grill cook line **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Soup (49-51F – Cooling); homemade kimchi (46-48F – Cooling), soup is stored in huge metal deep pot and kimchi stored in 5 gallon bucket with lid, both in walk in cooler from overnight with no additional preparation today as per employees. Stop sale issued **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles (90F – Hot Holding), stored sitting on prep table on cook line. Place there at 10am for hot holding after cooking. Discussed placing on Time but operator wanted to maintain under temperature. Operator reheating. chicken (131F – Hot Holding), stored in steam table and place there at 10am for hot holding after cooking. Discussed placing on Time but operator wanted to maintain under temperature. Operator reheating. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning chemical sprays bottle stored next to clean cutting board under prep table. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer on bib with attached water hose at mop sink **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 8
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Soup (49-51F – Cooling); homemade kimchi (46-48F – Cooling), soup is stored in huge metal deep pot and kimchi stored in 5 gallon bucket with lid, both in walk in cooler from overnight with no additional preparation today as per employees. Stop sale issued **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table stained **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Both hand wash sinks in kitchen with bowls stored inside. Employee removed
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to kitchen back door **Repeat Violation**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some employees hired over 60 days with no proof of employee training
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Some employees with no proof of form
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to kitchen back door
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator has no sign posted or on menu when informing customers who are able to cook their on raw meats at table under cooked. Provided operator with consumer advisory sign * operator posted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 5
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. C02 tanks next to ice machine not secured. Employee secured **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board under prep table with excessive cut marks **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches on cook line prep table next to food prep and single use foil pop up sheets **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food in kitchen with no hair restraint . Employee with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Raw meats in deep reach in freezer on front line not covered
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:03 AM.
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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.