Asian Garden Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Asian Garden Restaurant 17 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 11, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 10 times.
The city-wide average is 86, putting Asian Garden Restaurant squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
17
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Provide an air gap at the 2 bay prep sink
590.005/5-402.11-P
86
Feb 27, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Provide an air gap at the 2 bay prep sink
590.005/5-402.11-P
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: There is no mop sink on site.Provide (PIC stating mop water is disposed in the toilet)
590.005/5-203.13-C
82
Feb 19, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Provide an air gap at the 2 bay prep sink
590.005/5-402.11-P
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: There is no mop sink on site.Provide (PIC stating mop water is disposed in the toilet)
590.005/5-203.13-C
82
Feb 6, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Provide an air gap at the 2 bay prep sink
590.005/5-402.11-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepped items in the walk in unit missing datemarkings.Provide datemarkings on all prepped items held 41F or below for more than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior panel of the ice machine
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Items in the walkin refrigerator/freezer observed stored on the floor.Elevate all stored items at least 6 inches off the floor.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all bulk storage bins.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the ceiling vent to remove dust build up
590.006/6-201.17-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interiors of the walkin refrigerator & freezer to remove soils & debris
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors under/around the cook line to remove soils.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: There is no mop sink on site.Provide (PIC stating mop water is disposed in the toilet)
590.005/5-203.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior shelving units to remove soils & rusty surfaces. Clean the exteriors of the cook line equipment to remove soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the outside trash location to remove boxes & trash bags (trash items should be stored in rodent proof containers)
590.005/5-501.115-C
47
Dec 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizing solution in metal bowl at well over the required 50-100ppm. Address and esnure all staff have been properly trained on ho to set up and test.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes of jelly fish observed being stored next to filtration system and visibly rusted filters for the Hood system. Discontinue and store all foods in a clean and protected area.
590.003/3-307.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Drainage pipe under the hand sink next to the dish machine is leaking. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with past expiration date from Oct. 2025. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Handle to the flip top cooler with heavily cacked on foods. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Containers of frozen meats observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in freezer. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
70
Aug 29, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the basement preparation area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Handle to the flip top cooler with cacked on foods. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Raw frozen shrimp observed being thawed in stagnant water. Discontinue and provide proper thawing methods.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Packages of meats observed beibg stored oon teh ground of the walk-in freezer. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping clotsh observed being left out on counter tops in teh basement preparation area attracting fruit flies. Address and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles fille with sauces/dressings have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide for the re-inspection.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
67
Mar 31, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Tripe at 60F in refrigeration unit. Unit door observed missing. Product discarded. Ensure cold holding of 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Back door to kitchen observed open. Close to prevent potential contamination.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Grease trap in kitchen observed with soils. Pans stored on top. Clean to remove all soils.
590.005/5-402.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Refrigeration unit on cookline observed with door missing and holding at 60F. Repair or replace unit.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled cardboard in walk in cooler. Removed on site.
590.004/4-101.19-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Utensils for rice observed in stagnet water. Remove.
590.003/3-304.12-C
67
Sep 16, 2024
Routine
6 critical violations. 8 major violations. 20 minor violations.
View 34 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Pooled raw eggs stored above produce in small refrigeration unit in kitchen. Store below ready to eat product to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employee handle raw chicken and go back to cookline without washing hands. Spoke to PIC and employee corrected.
590.002/2-301.12-P
Uspension of permit / emergency closure without a prior hearing (p)
Inspector notes: Imminent health hazard noted by infestation of pests in kitchen area and basement. Unsanitary conditions in establishment. Cross contamination observed. Poor hygene observed by staff.
590.014/SummaryS-P
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Hose connected to basement sink without back flow prevention. Remove or use with backflow preventer.
590.005/5-203.14-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Prepped raw chicken at 47F. Store cold foods at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employee wash her glove hands and return to prep station. Gloves should be discarded after soiled.
590.003/3-304.15-P
(o) person in charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple Priority and Priority Foundation violations.
590.002/2-103.11-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken observed being cooled in sealed bag at 133F. Remove from bag to cool properly. PIC stated that chicken stock pot is kept on the cookline overnight and not properly cooled. Discontinue keeping stock pot on range overnight.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple foods without date marking. Provide for all foods held longer than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer set up on production line to sanitize food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer at all hours.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice machine has soils in the interior of the machine. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Soiled knives stored between equiptment in dishwasher area. Multiple peices of equiptment are soiled. Shelfing in walk in cooler is rusted and soiled. Replace all shelfing
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Warewash area hand sink observed with pots and gloves inside. Person in charge removed. Sink should only be used for hand washing.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live roaches observed under dish machine. Live roach observed in basement prep area. Live roach observed crawling on cardboard next to dish machine. Infestation of multiple roaches are noted. Dead roaches in basement storage area. Heavy presence of immature flies in basement area. Provide updated pest reports.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers observed without labels. Containers of salt msg and sugar are not labeled. Provide labels.
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice scoop in ice machine observed with handle in ice. Remove
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple damp wiping cloths in basement and kitchen area. Flies observed around damp cloth in basement. Remove.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled cardboard being used in multiple locations in kitchen area. Below stored clean plates. Remove all cardboard.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide thermometer in small refrigerator in kitchen area.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Rusted knives and cleavers observed in basement. Remove
590.004/4-501.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Replace cutting boards in basement area.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Single-service and single-use articles-use limitations (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers observed being re used for different food product. Discontinue reusing single serve containers.
590.004/4-502.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Door and handle of walk in freezer are soiled with food debris. Walk in freezer has frost build up. Chest freezer has frost build up. Basement floors are soiled. Cookline floors are soiled. Walls of walk in cooler are soiled. Cookline equiptment has heavy carbon build up. Clean under all equiptment on cookline. Clean to remove all soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Damp plates stored as clean without air drying.
590.004/4-901.11-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple areas with equiptment not clean to sight. Pots stored wet and not inverted.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Warewash hand sink observed leaking into bucket. Repair as necessary.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled pot observed in back alley. Trash and debris observed in back alleyway. Clean all excess items and clean alley.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Back door of kitchen observed open. Close to prevent potential pests.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hand wash only signage for all hand sinks.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled glue traps in basement area. Remove.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in warewash area is soiled. Hand sink in basement is soiled. Clean to remove all soils in hand sinks.
590.006/6-501.18-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple areas with food product observed uncovered. Cover to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Fly paper stored above prep area. Remove.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Clean condition-outer clothing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed employee wipe hands on soiled apron.
590.002/2-304.11-C
7
Sep 10, 2024
Routine
6 critical violations. 8 major violations. 20 minor violations.
View 34 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employee handle raw chicken and go back to cookline without washing hands. Spoke to PIC and employee corrected.
590.002/2-301.12-P
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Hose connected to basement sink without back flow prevention. Remove or use with backflow preventer.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Pooled raw eggs stored above produce in small refrigeration unit in kitchen. Store below ready to eat product to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Uspension of permit / emergency closure without a prior hearing (p)
Inspector notes: Imminent health hazard noted by infestation of pests in kitchen area and basement. Unsanitary conditions in establishment. Cross contamination observed. Poor hygene observed by staff.
590.014/SummaryS-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Prepped raw chicken at 47F. Store cold foods at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employee wash her glove hands and return to prep station. Gloves should be discarded after soiled.
590.003/3-304.15-P
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken observed being cooled in sealed bag at 133F. Remove from bag to cool properly. PIC stated that chicken stock pot is kept on the cookline overnight and not properly cooled. Discontinue keeping stock pot on range overnight.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple foods without date marking. Provide for all foods held longer than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live roaches observed under dish machine. Live roach observed in basement prep area. Live roach observed crawling on cardboard next to dish machine. Infestation of multiple roaches are noted. Dead roaches in basement storage area. Heavy presence of immature flies in basement area. Provide updated pest reports.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice machine has soils in the interior of the machine. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Soiled knives stored between equiptment in dishwasher area. Multiple peices of equiptment are soiled. Shelfing in walk in cooler is rusted and soiled. Replace all shelfing
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer set up on production line to sanitize food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer at all hours.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Warewash area hand sink observed with pots and gloves inside. Person in charge removed. Sink should only be used for hand washing.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(o) person in charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple Priority and Priority Foundation violations.
590.002/2-103.11-PF
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple areas with equiptment not clean to sight. Pots stored wet and not inverted.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Damp plates stored as clean without air drying.
590.004/4-901.11-C
Clean condition-outer clothing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed employee wipe hands on soiled apron.
590.002/2-304.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Door and handle of walk in freezer are soiled with food debris. Walk in freezer has frost build up. Chest freezer has frost build up. Basement floors are soiled. Cookline floors are soiled. Walls of walk in cooler are soiled. Cookline equiptment has heavy carbon build up. Clean under all equiptment on cookline. Clean to remove all soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple damp wiping cloths in basement and kitchen area. Flies observed around damp cloth in basement. Remove.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide thermometer in small refrigerator in kitchen area.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled cardboard being used in multiple locations in kitchen area. Below stored clean plates. Remove all cardboard.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled glue traps in basement area. Remove.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in warewash area is soiled. Hand sink in basement is soiled. Clean to remove all soils in hand sinks.
590.006/6-501.18-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice scoop in ice machine observed with handle in ice. Remove
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers observed without labels. Containers of salt msg and sugar are not labeled. Provide labels.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Rusted knives and cleavers observed in basement. Remove
590.004/4-501.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hand wash only signage for all hand sinks.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple areas with food product observed uncovered. Cover to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Replace cutting boards in basement area.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Single-service and single-use articles-use limitations (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers observed being re used for different food product. Discontinue reusing single serve containers.
590.004/4-502.13-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Fly paper stored above prep area. Remove.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Back door of kitchen observed open. Close to prevent potential pests.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled pot observed in back alley. Trash and debris observed in back alleyway. Clean all excess items and clean alley.
590.005/5-501.115-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Warewash hand sink observed leaking into bucket. Repair as necessary.
590.005/5-205.15-C
7
Jul 25, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Production line employee handling raw chicken with gloved hand. Employee then rinsed gloved hand in hand sink and continued to work. Spoke to Person in Charge and employee corrected.
590.002/2-301.12-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw poultry product stored above ready to eat foods. Cooked chicken tender stored directly on top of raw meat. Cooked chicken tender discarded. Raw products moved to bottom shelf.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Employee observed rinsing gloved hand in hand sink then continuing to work with food product. Discard gloves once soiled.
590.003/3-304.15-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Pot observed in production line hand sink. Person in charge removed.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Person in charge indicated an appointment has been made. Update sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Certified food manager certificate observed expired 6.24.24. Update certificate.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Excess bags of trash in back alley way. Remove.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employee on production line observed without hats. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease buckets observed soiled. Clean to remove soils.
590.005/5-501.15-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cardboard on shelfing and on production line floor. Remove. Surfaces must be easily cleanable.
590.004/4-101.19-C
43
Mar 1, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood obsevred soiled in grease build up. Hood sticker expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
Feb 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs stored above bottled beverages. Person in charge removed.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Under equiptment on cookline is soiled. Handles of refrigeration are soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cardboard being used under dishes and cookware. Discontine. All surfaces must be easily cleanable.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of uncovered food in stand up refrigeration. Cover to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hand wash only signage in warewash area hand sink.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Basement store room has a hole in baseboard. Repair as necessary.
590.006/6-201.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood obsevred soiled in grease build up. Hood sticker expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.004/4-202.18-C
64
Nov 28, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris behind grease trap next to cookline. Soils under cookline equipment- wok and fryer stations. Clean to avoid attracting pests. Current pest report provided.
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Oct 5, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice scoop with black mold-like substance on exterior. Interior of ice machine with pink mold-like substance. Clean and maintain clean to prevent contamination.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Dish soap stored in old vinegar bottles. Remove vinegar labels and clearly label bottles with name of chemical.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Multplie flies in basement prep area. Clean area and keep dry. Provide current pest report and plan for eliminating flies.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloth on counter. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under 3 compartment sink with moisture and soils. Walk-in refrigerator floor soiled. Clean to avoid attracting pests. Keep basement area dry to prevent flies from breeding.
590.004/4-602.13-C
67
Apr 21, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw meat stored above produce in kitchen reach-in cooler. Container of raw duck stored abve sauces and produce in walk-in cooler. Corrected on site Ensure ra meat is always stored below produce and ready to eat foods.
590.003/3-302.11-P
86
Jan 18, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Meat slicer in basement visibly soiled. Not in use at time of inspection. Store food contact equipment clean tand sanitized.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hadn sink faucet at warewashing station leaks when running. Repair as needed.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Lid for rice barrel covered in degraded foil and plastic film. Discard foil and film and discontinue using foil and film to cover equipment and utensils. Clean lid and maintain clean.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under deep fryer soiled. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Rice spoon stored in 60F water. Store spoon clean and dry or in water 135F or above.
590.003/3-304.12-C
74
Jul 20, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Bags of raw pork and raw fish in same container. Bags of raw pork and ready to eat bean curd in same container. Store raw meats separated by species. Corrected on site
590.003/3-302.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live roaches opbserved in kitchen and basement. Multiple drain flies observed in basement. Consult licensed pest control and provide reports and plan for controlling pests. Dry floors and clean drain in basement to prevent flies from breeding.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice scoop visibly soiled. Container of cleavers with soiled towel. Blades visibly soiled. Clean utensils and then store clean to rpevent contamination.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Container of chopped garlic in oil inrefrigerator without date marking. PIC stated garlic was prepped two days prior. Label containers of prepped foods with dates to ensure product rotation and that prepped foods are not held more than 7 days.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple glue traps full of dead roaches. Discard traps regularly to prevent accumulation.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expires this month July 2022 Provide scheduled cleaning date at compliance inspection
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled cardboard on grease trap in basement. Discard cardboard and discontinue using cardboard to cover surfaces. Soiled cardboard attracts pests.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Stove at cookline with carbon and food build-up. Clean to avoid attracting pests. Old rat droppings in back corner of basement dry storage. Clean and monitor for activity.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Asian Garden Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Asian Garden Restaurant on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Asian Garden Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Asian Garden Restaurant.
How does Asian Garden Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Asian Garden Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.
Has Asian Garden Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Asian Garden Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Asian Garden Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Asian Garden Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Asian Garden Restaurant is inspected around five times per year on average.
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