JAY GARDEN CHINESE RESTURANT

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Upon inspection observed raw eggs stored above watermelon in walk in cooler and raw chicken stored above water chestnuts in small table top glass door cooler in prep area.

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Upon inspection observed duct tape on secondary hood under vents.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. Upon inspection observed top of soda dispenser debris build up. Hood with grease build up present. Outdoor grease receptacle with grease build up.

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Upon inspection observed fryer next to back door stored under awning outside.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection, observed raw shell eggs stored over container of cut carrots in walk-in cooler.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed cooked breaded chicken 50f in walk-in cooler at establishment. Also observed chopped garlic in oil 60f on cook line counter. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Upon inspection, only 2 employees at establishment. One employee holds CFM certification, other employee training observed to be expired.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed rice scoop stored in water 90f. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/25.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2024 Admin Complaint

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at sink by register or at end of cook line. Inspector provided operator with new signs and operator posted signs during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in sink with no running water. Operator added cold running water during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tank beside drink machine and tanks in hallway not secure.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting above triple sink.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature. Operator placed chicken in cooler to finish thawing. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken over carrots in reach in cooler. No contamination observed. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in bag of uncooked rice Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage to multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as scoop for rice

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Various ceiling tiles in kitchen with signs of damage

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce buckets on floor in walk in cooler

Basic - Stored food not covered. Various containers with no cover in walk in cooler

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from faucet on mop sink

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken observed at 60°. Operator stated chicken out of cooler less than 30 minutes. Operator moved chicken to walk in cooler to cool. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage to various ceiling tiles above prep area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce bucket stored on floor.

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage and cardboard around dumpster area .

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on fan in walk in cooler