Jade Garden

4346 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233

Chinese

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Jade Garden has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 5, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Jade Garden's latest score of 74 falls below the Sarasota average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed deli container in bulk sugar without handles. Operator removed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

14-01-5

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.Observed soiled handles on 3 reachin freezers and walkin refrigerator door handles.

23-24-4

Sep 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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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. Observed Did not observe any vomit/diarrhea cleanup plan. Emailed operator plan. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in 2 upright Reachin Freezers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

33-11-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no self closer mechanism on either rear doors. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

35B-03-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed frozen shrimp in upright freezer not covered.

08B-12-5

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauces in Walkin Cooler . Operator rearranged and corrected.

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef and noodles in Reachin Freezers without date mark of when prepared.

02C-02-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle container in Bulk sugar bin. Operator corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used on sheet pan with cooked chicken. Operator corrected by removing the chicken.

14-05-4

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed dumpster bottom rusted out.

33-12-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles in disrepair near back door and by triple sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in Reachin Freezers . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no self closing mechanism for screen door and back door.

35B-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jade Garden last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jade Garden on file is from Feb 5, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jade Garden?

Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jade Garden.

How does Jade Garden compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Jade Garden most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Jade Garden's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Jade Garden have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Jade Garden means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Jade Garden inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jade Garden is inspected around two times per year on average.

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