Jay Garden Chinese Resturant

3968 Hwy 4, Jay, FL 32565

Chinese

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Jay Garden Chinese Resturant has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 23, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “operating with an expired division of hotels”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Jay restaurant, which scores around 84. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jun 12, 2025

Complaint Partial

1 critical violation.

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

50-17-3

Apr 23, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line make bar - fresh garlic in oil 71f/pork 47f/ per operator less than 4 hrs/white upright cooler breaded chicken 55f, beef 52f. Per operator less than 4 hrs, cold hold unit opened multiple times during busy lunch service. Walk-in cooler- breaded chicken 44f/noodles 44f/cooked chicken 44f/raw chicken 44f less than 4hrs. **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Repackaged trays of raw chicken over raw beef in reach-in freezer.

08A-17-6

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly strip hanging in food prep area.

35B-08-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxed Raw beef and raw chicken observed on kitchen floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop water 96f

10-07-4

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Fluorescent light over triple sink not covered.

38-07-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fully thawed raw shrimp at 71F located in triple-sink under warm running water . Per operator less than 1 hr. **Warning**

06-01-5

Oct 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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

50-17-3

Apr 25, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 18, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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

51-11-4

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

24-08-4

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**

06-01-5

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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**

08A-05-6

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

36-32-5

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

14-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jay Garden Chinese Resturant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jay Garden Chinese Resturant on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jay Garden Chinese Resturant?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jay Garden Chinese Resturant.

How does Jay Garden Chinese Resturant compare to other restaurants in Jay?

Jay Garden Chinese Resturant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Jay average of 84.

Has Jay Garden Chinese Resturant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jay Garden Chinese Resturant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Jay Garden Chinese Resturant 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 Jay Garden Chinese Resturant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jay Garden Chinese Resturant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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