Kathleen, Polk County

EL JARDIN RESTAURANTE

81001 0VERSEAS HWY UNIT 3, Kathleen, FL 33036

FoodMobile MFDV
Latest violations
6
5 Intermediate
Oct 31, 2025
City
Kathleen
County
Polk
Status
Current / Change Owner Pending
Inspections
6

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Oct 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 24162224

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Admin Complaint

27-06-4

Detail 24162220

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink.80 F water temp Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: At callback inspection the hot water at the triple sink is 73F. Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 24162225

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Rosa Giselle Melba Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: No proof of food handler training from Rosa Diaz at callback inspection. Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 24162221

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Admin Complaint

27-16-4

Detail 24162223

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 80 F water temperature Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: At call back inspection the hot water at the hand wash sink .is 73F. Admin Complaint

28-02-4

Detail 24162222

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Drain valve is open on water gray tank on MFDV and water is dripping onto the ground.water shut off valve was closed . Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: At callback inspection the MFDV gray water drain line valve is open and the water is running directly onto the ground Admin Complaint

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 23971963

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. Warning

27-06-4

Detail 23971964

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink.80 F water temp Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23971965

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Rosa Giselle Melba Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23971962

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. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 23971960

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 80 F water temperature Warning

28-02-4

Detail 23971961

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Drain valve is open on water gray tank on MFDV and water is dripping onto the ground.water shut off valve was closed . Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

53A-01-7

Detail 23558192

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: At callback inspection there is no proof of food manager certification. Admin Complaint

16-37-1

Detail 23558193

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. The quaternary test kit is not usable dropping in sink water . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. The quaternary test kit is not usable dropping in sink water . Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: no quaternary test kit for sanitizing at triple sink Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 23558191

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: At callback inspection there is no proof of food handler training Admin Complaint

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 4Total: 4

53A-01-7

Detail 23427563

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 23427565

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. The quaternary test kit is not usable dropping in sink water . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. The quaternary test kit is not usable dropping in sink water . Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 23427566

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 23427564

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, beans and soup in refrigerator not date marked Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, beans and soup in refrigerator not date marked Time Extended

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 6Basic: 3Total: 9

31A-11-4

Detail 23417687

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Obtained stored in handwashing sink. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 23417692

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23417691

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. The quaternary test kit is not usable dropping in sink water . Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23417686

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23417690

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, beans and soup in refrigerator not date marked Warning

27-17-4

Detail 23417689

Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. The handwash sink and triple sink do not have water pressure because of intermittent working water pump. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 23417685

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 23417688

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23417684

Basic - microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning

Jul 18, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.