How many restaurants are in Jay?

Jay, Florida has 14 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Jay?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Jay is 66.7%. The Florida state average is 85.9%.

What are the most common health violations in Jay?

The most frequently cited violations in Jay are: Outer openings protected, Adequate lighting, Proper hand/arm washing.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Jay?

Subway has the most locations in Jay with 1 establishments.

How does Jay compare to the Florida state average?

Jay has a pass rate of 66.7%, which is 19.2 percentage points below the state average of 85.9%. The average violations per inspection is 3 compared to the state average of 4.66.

How often are restaurants inspected in Jay?

Food establishments in Jay have an average of 9.1 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Jay been assessed?

Food establishments in Jay have been assessed $2,160 in fines across 3 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $720 and the largest single fine was $1,360.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Jay inspected?

Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Jay, Florida has 9 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 20 inspections on record.

How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Jay?

FDACS has issued 1 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Jay. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Jay — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Jay Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
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Overview

Jay, Florida has 14 food establishments with 128 inspections on record. The pass rate is 66.7%, below the state average of 85.9%. Inspections average 3 violations per visit.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated June 2026.

14Facilities

128Total Inspections

0Closures 2026

66.7%Pass Rate

3Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Pamela Carnley	20	76	1
Endless Delight Cafe & Catering	22	50	1
Subway of Jay	23	102	0
Jay Garden Chinese Resturant	29	99	0
Kooter Browns	26	71	0

Jay Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Jay 66.7% Pass Rate 66.7%

Florida Average 85.9% Pass Rate 85.9%

Jay 3 Avg Violations / Inspection 3

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Jay 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0

Florida Average 1.35 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.35

Jay Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
May 27	Kooter Browns	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 27	Jay Garden Chinese Resturant	4 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Jay Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
53	Outer openings protected	1,465
50	Adequate lighting	1,224
08	Proper hand/arm washing	978
51	Premises clean	976
03	Employee health reporting	731

Jay Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

3Actions on Record

$2,160Total Fines

$720Avg Fine

$1,360Largest Fine

3Facilities Fined

Jay Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Jay has 9 FDACS-regulated facilities with 20 inspections on record and 1 stop-sale orders issued.

9Retail Facilities

20FDACS Inspections

1Stop-Sale Orders

Jay FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

Date	Facility	Product	Reason
Feb 10, 2025	Jay-garden-chinese-resturant-sea6701399	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Fo…

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Jay FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
3-501.17(B)	Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and	1
4-501.11	Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not	1
5-501.17	Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary	1
4-903.11(A)	Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6	1
6-202.14	Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not	1

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Jay Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Dollar General	1	57	2,871

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Jay: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Subway	1	102	0

Jay Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Jay?: Jay, Florida has 14 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Jay?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Jay is 66.7%. The Florida state average is 85.9%.
What are the most common health violations in Jay?: The most frequently cited violations in Jay are: Outer openings protected, Adequate lighting, Proper hand/arm washing.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Jay?: Subway has the most locations in Jay with 1 establishments.
How does Jay compare to the Florida state average?: Jay has a pass rate of 66.7%, which is 19.2 percentage points below the state average of 85.9%. The average violations per inspection is 3 compared to the state average of 4.66.
How often are restaurants inspected in Jay?: Food establishments in Jay have an average of 9.1 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Jay been assessed?: Food establishments in Jay have been assessed $2,160 in fines across 3 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $720 and the largest single fine was $1,360.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Jay inspected?: Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Jay, Florida has 9 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 20 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Jay?: FDACS has issued 1 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Jay. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Jay Restaurants & Food Establishments (14)

Pamela Carnley 1 closure

13951 ALABAMA ST, Jay

20 inspections · 76 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Endless Delight Cafe & Catering 1 closure

209 S COMMERCE ST, Jay

22 inspections · 50 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Holloway Farms FDACS Retail

4834 Country Mill RD, Jay

FDACS Retail Food · Limited Poultry and Egg

Falak LLC FDACS Retail

3831 Highway 4, Jay

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

J and J of Northwewst Florida # 0001 Establishment # 70080 FDACS Retail

3270 Highway 4, Jay

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store/Prepackaged/No Food Service Inspected By. ROBERT KENISTON

Berrydale Kwik Mart FDACS Retail

13010 Highway 87 N, Jay

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

Sofia 101 LLC DBA: Ol Diamond Store FDACS Retail

12200 Chumuckla Hwy, Jay

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

Dollar General Store# 8405 FDACS Retail

14166 Alabama ST, Jay

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Greers # 0005 FDACS Retail

3873 Scotts Plaza DR, Jay

FDACS Retail Food · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ft

Dough and Joe FDACS Retail

3815 HWY 4, Jay

FDACS Retail Food · Permanent Food Service

Jay — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Most-Inspected Facilities

Jay Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Jay Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Jay Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Jay Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

Jay Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

Jay FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

Jay FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Jay Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Jay: Notable Restaurants

Pamela Carnley

Endless Delight Cafe & Catering

Jay Garden Chinese Resturant

Kooter Browns

Subway of Jay

Bigfoot Crossing Eatery

Jay: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Jay Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

Jay Restaurants & Food Establishments (14)

Pamela Carnley 1 closure

Endless Delight Cafe & Catering 1 closure

Subway of Jay

Jay Garden Chinese Resturant

Kooter Browns

Bigfoot Crossing Eatery

Holloway Farms FDACS Retail

Falak LLC FDACS Retail

J and J of Northwewst Florida # 0001 Establishment # 70080 FDACS Retail

Berrydale Kwik Mart FDACS Retail

Sofia 101 LLC DBA: Ol Diamond Store FDACS Retail

Dollar General Store# 8405 FDACS Retail

Greers # 0005 FDACS Retail

Dough and Joe FDACS Retail