Chef's Garden Catering & Events

11193 St Johns Industrial Pkwy N, Jacksonville, FL 32246

Catering

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Chef's Garden Catering & Events, the earliest from 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 31, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jacksonville restaurant scores 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator has no measuring device available.

16-62-1

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Red handle spatula chip at the tip in disrepair hanging on dry storage utensils rack. Manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**

14-12-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee in prep area preparing food watch on wrist

13-07-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line prep food with no hair restraint. Employ cook line with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard

13-03-4

Aug 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. feta cheese crumbles, fresh mozzarella, sliced American cheese, cheddar cheese curds (46F-48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in prep area. Operator removed all cheese and placed in walk in freezer to chill. Retested temp at end of inspection at 40F-41F **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bags of shrimp on tray on cook line thawing. Operator placed bags of shrimp in walk-in-cooler to thaw. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to dispense sugar. Operator removed cup from sugar. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple clean containers and trays have old label adhered to exterior.

16-46-4

Jan 3, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chef's Garden Catering & Events last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chef's Garden Catering & Events on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Chef's Garden Catering & Events compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Chef's Garden Catering & Events most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Chef's Garden Catering & Events' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Chef's Garden Catering & Events have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chef's Garden Catering & Events means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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