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Failing Health Score
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JAY GARDEN CHINESE RESTURANT in JAY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 66.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 25 total violations — 10 critical, 1 major, 14 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on September 21, 2026 shows 6 observation rows: 3 critical, 0 major, and 3 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed precooked breaded chicken 52f, raw beef 54f in upright reach-in cooler # 2, less than 4 hours.
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection, observed storage pan of raw shrimp stored on shelf above diced peppers in upright reach-in cooler # 1.
- [35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Upon inspection, observed gap underneath rear screen door of establishment in which light can be seen through.
- [22-48-5] Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Upon inspection, observed non-chlorine bleach at establishment. Operator was able to obtain chlorine bleach during inspection.
- [36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection, observed ceiling tiles in disrepair at establishment. Some ceiling tiles in kitchen area to not be smooth/easily cleanable.
- [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Upon inspection, observed walk-in cooler in disrepair/not functioning. No TCS foods observed inside walk-in cooler.
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