Jay Garden Chinese Resturant in Jay
Last inspected:
3968 Hwy 4, Jay, FL 32565Jay Garden Chinese Restaurant in Jay has accumulated 91 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 3.4 per visit. The facility has no emergency closures or fire safety violations on record. The restaurant's most frequently cited issues are food contact surface deficiencies, employee health reporting failures, and improper hand and arm washing procedures. Recent enforcement activity shows a warning issued in April 2025 for 7 violations, including 2 high-priority items, followed by swift compliance on callback.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Jay Garden Chinese Resturant in Jay: Comparison to Santa Rosa County Averages
This Facility
3.4
violations / inspection
3.4 violations per inspection
Santa Rosa County Avg
2.21
violations / inspection
2.21 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Santa Rosa County Avg
0.17
closures / facility
0.17 county average
Jay Garden Chinese Resturant in Jay: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections10 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Jay Garden Chinese Resturant in Jay: FDACS Inspection History (7)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: The issues described in request # 5133042 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· 1 stop-sale order· Focused Inspection
Comments: Check-Back release issued for Stop Use and/or Stop Sale Order.
This check-back inspection conducted to verify compliance of food safety citations observed during previous inspection. The
compliance issues that required a Check-Back have been resolved and this food establishment has Met Inspection
Requirements.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact
surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Equipment was obtained, repaired or replaced, checked, and released.
— Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: The original Stop-Use Order from 10/22/2022 remains in effect. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or
contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when required documents have been
obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of product and/or equipment. Failure to comply with the request
for written release may or will result in Administrative Action.
This check-back inspection conducted to verify compliance of food safety citations observed during previous inspection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: The original Stop-Use Order from 10/12/2022 remains in effect.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: Phone check-back on Stop use of Krispy crunch Chicken hot case. THe hot case still has its red tag and the establishment is not
using that part of the equipment.
The original Stop-Use Order from 10/22/22 remains in effect. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact
the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to
request food safety inspector visit for written release of product and/or equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written
release may or will result in Administrative Action.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: This Focused Inspection is being conducted offsite to ensure required and/or requested documentation has been received from
the food establishment.
This check-back inspection conducted to verify compliance of food safety citations observed during previous inspection. The
compliance issues that required a Check-Back have been resolved and this food establishment has Met Inspection Requirements.
Received acceptable microbiological ice test results from establishment. See attached.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Re-Inspection Required· 1 violation· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: If evidence of pest infestation is observed on the next inspection, a Stop-Use Order will be issued on all receiving areas of the
establishment and the establishment will no longer be allowed to receive additional food items, a Stop-Use Order of all processing
equipment (if applicable) will be issued and a Stop-Sale Order of all exposed food items (if applicable) will be issued until the
infestation is eradicated. A copy of the Pest Control Plan Checklist has been provided to the establishment.
Risk-Based Violations
5-202.12(A)
Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least 100°F
through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) PfPf
Ice bagging processing area: Observed no hot water at the hand sink. SEE REPORT
Jay Garden Chinese Resturant in Jay: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (1)
Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.
| Date | Order Type | Product | Brand/Lot | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanabl… |
Jay Garden Chinese Resturant in Jay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Jay Garden Chinese Resturant in Jay last inspected?
- Jay Garden Chinese Resturant in Jay was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Jay Garden Chinese Resturant in Jay?
- The most frequently cited violations at Jay Garden Chinese Resturant in Jay are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Jay Garden Chinese Resturant in Jay had?
- Jay Garden Chinese Resturant in Jay has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Jay Garden Chinese Resturant in Jay find?
- Jay Garden Chinese Resturant in Jay was most recently inspected on March 23, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Jay Garden Chinese Resturant in Jay ever been shut down?
- No, Jay Garden Chinese Resturant in Jay has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- When was Jay Garden Chinese Resturant in Jay last inspected?
- Jay Garden Chinese Resturant in Jay was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 11, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Jay Garden Chinese Resturant in Jay had?
- Jay Garden Chinese Resturant in Jay has 7 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Jay Garden Chinese Resturant in Jay find?
- Jay Garden Chinese Resturant in Jay was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 11, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Jay Garden Chinese Resturant in Jay had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Jay Garden Chinese Resturant in Jay has 1 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were released after correction.
- What are the most common violations at Jay Garden Chinese Resturant in Jay?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Jay Garden Chinese Resturant in Jay are: 5-202.12(A): Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least 100°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) Pf.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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