Chen's Garden
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2022
90
Score
Going back to 2010, Chen's Garden has 15 inspections in the public record. Chen's Garden was last inspected on Jan 14, 2022. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Chen's Garden since Jan 14, 2022, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Jan 14, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, DEEP FRYERS EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR, WOK STATION, PREP TABLES, AND STORAGE SHELVES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE WOK STATION AND DEEP FRYERS, BEHIND AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE WALL ABOVE THE WOK STATION, AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Jan 12, 2022
Reinspection
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2546092 ON 1/4/22 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM, FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND AND AROUND THE WALLS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES, AND ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.110 OBSERVED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER SO THAT THE LIDS COULD NOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT ALL OF THE GARBAGE IS CONTAINED INSIDE OF THE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 REPAIR THE SECTION OF DRYWALL NEXT TO THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO WRITTEN RECORD OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION OR TESTING STATUS PER OSHA STANDARDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN RECORD UPON THE NEXT INSPECTION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 THE REAR EXIT DOOR HAS A 1" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. REPAIR THE REAR SCREEN DOOR WITH OPENINGS IN THE SCREEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112 REMOVE THE DEAD RAT ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11 OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, MICROWAVE, FREEZER DOOR HANDLE AND DOOR, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, DEEP FRYERS EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR, WOK STATION, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE, RICE COOKER, BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, AND STORAGE SHELVES. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER. CLEAN THE HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON TOP OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER COMPRESSOR CAGE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE WOK STATION AND DEEP FRYERS, BEHIND AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. REMOVE WATER SOAKED CARPETING IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN THE WALL ABOVE THE WOK STATION, AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE ROOM TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. REMOVE TIRES AND CAR BATTERIES FROM REAR STORAGE ROOM SHELF.
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Jan 4, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM, WASHROOM, AND FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND AND AROUND THE WALLS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: THE REAR EXIT DOOR HAS A 1" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, MICROWAVE, FREEZER DOOR HANDLE AND DOOR, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, DEEP FRYERS EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR, WOK STATION, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE, RICE COOKER, AND STORAGE SHELVES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE WOK STATION AND DEEP FRYERS, BEHIND AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. REMOVE WATER SOAKED CARPETING IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN THE WALL ABOVE THE WOK STATION, AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE ROOM TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE SECTION OF DRYWALL NEXT TO THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Nov 12, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: TCS FOODS (COOKED EGGROLLS, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED CRAB RAGOON) NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: WOK STATION NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. TOILET ROOM DOOR AND WALK IN COOLER DOOR AND HANDLE NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 13, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE PROVIDED ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(C) OBSERVED STRAWS AND PLASTIC CUP LIDS STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THEM IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: PREP TABLES AND ROLLING CARTS, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AND PREP COOLERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, AND STEAM TABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED 3 FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF CURRENT TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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May 5, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS. MUST CLEAN ALL SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANLDERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Mar 29, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, PORK, BEEF ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING WITH GREASE STAINS, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN ALL GASKET LINING AT DOORS OF SERVICE COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED THICK GREASE AND GRIME EMBEDDED ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....MUST ALSO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WATER PRESSURE OF HAND WASH SINK (HOT WATER FAUCET) AT THE BATHROOM.
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Mar 20, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 13, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 08/21/14 REPORT#1325153 (30)OBSERVED A FEW FOOD ITEMS STORAGE IN GROCERY BAG. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. ALSO MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH THE NAME AND DATE. (33)MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVING AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS. 34 FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA ON WALLS BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND ON WALLS BEHIND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 21, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER AIR TEMP OF 65'F HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40 OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES SUCH AS 2LBS OF DICED HAM AT 57.1F, 4LBS OF COOKED EGG ROLLS AT 58.2F, 1LBS COOKED SLICE BEEF AT 63F AND 1/2LBS OF FRIED PORK AT 61.1F. A TOTAL OF 7 1/2LBS OF FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED TOTAL COST WAS $100. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVERED A FEW FOOD ITEMS STORAGE IN GROCERY BAG. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. ALSO MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH THE NAME AND DATE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVING AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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Oct 25, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES TO STORE FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. FOUND FOOD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, REFRIGERATOR AND ICE BOX FREEZER IN WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN, EXTERIOR OF LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS HOLDING MSG, AND RICE AND EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF WOK STATION TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND GRIME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF AND NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK ON THE LEFT SIDE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOOR IN THE RESTROOM AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAFF MEMBER PREPARING A RICE TO GO ORDER WITH WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD PREP STAFF AT FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 17, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 10, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND FRONT EXIT DOOR TO STREET WITH 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY ALL ACCROSS THE BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR DURING THIS INSPECTON.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY RODENT PROOF WILL BE BACK FOR RE-INSPECTION ON 1/17/12.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT SINGLE SERVICE FORKS,SPOONS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.ALSO REMOVE REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,ELEVATE ALL STORED ARTICLES 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK,DETAIL CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS ON SHELVINGS AT REAR,CLEANING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Jul 16, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENED CAN FOODS STORED IN WALK IN COOLER ,INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY INTO STORAGES CONTAINERS SUCH AS PLASTIC,STAINLESS,OR GLASS AFTER OPENING,BEFORE STORING. MUST REMOVE PREP KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENTS AT PREP AREA,AND STORE PROPERLY.MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCT 6" OFF FLOORS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: TOILET BOWL AND TOILET SEAT AND COVER INSIDE OUT IN TOILET,3COMP.SINKS,INSIDE OUT,DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FOOD UTENSILS WITH FOODS UNDER HOOD PREP AREA,INSIDE COVER LID ON CHEF PREP COOLER,BOTTOM SHELF UNDER PREP TABLES TOP SHELVES ABOVE STEAM TABLE,PREP COUNTERS OUTER WALLS OF STOVES RICE POT STAND AND MOP SINK,ALL WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UPS NEEDS DETAIL DEEP CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 2, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOODS STORED IN WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS NOT PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CROSS CONTAMINATION FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKE,SEA FOODS,EGGROLLS,BEEFS,ETC.WERE FOUND STORED INSIDE ONE ANOTHER OR ABOVE EACH OTHER WITHOUT COVER ON THE FOODS FIRST,SOME ARE STORED ON FLOOR IN BUSY WALK THRU.AREA WITHOUT COVER. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) SERIOUS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ABOVE SAID FOODS COVERED FIRST BEFORING ANOTHER CONTAINER INSIDE OR ABOVE THEM AT ALL TIMES,IN ALL AREAS.CDI
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR TO ALLEY HAVING OPENING OF ABOUT 1 3/4" UNDER, DURING INSPECTON; NOT PROPERLY RODENT PROOFED.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY RODENT PROOF WILL BACK FOR RE-INSPECTION ON 07-09-10.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. OBSERVED OPENED CAN FOODS STORED IN WALK IN COOLER ,INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY IN TO STORABLE CONTAINERS SUCH AS PLASTIC,STAINLESS,OR GLASS AFTER OPENING,BEFORE STORAGE. MUST REMOVE PREP KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENTS AT PREP AREA,AND STORE PROPERLY.MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCT 6" OFF FLOORS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN THAT CHIPPED UP SO BADLY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. TOILET BOWL AND TOILET SEAT AND COVER INSIDE OUT IN TOILET,3COMP.SINKS,INSIDE OUT,DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FOOD UTENSILS WITH FOODS UNDER HOOD PREP AREA,INSIDE COVER LID ON CHEF PREP COOLER,BOTTOM SHELF UNDER PREP TABLES TOP SHELVES ABOVE STEM TABLE,PREP COUNTERS OUTER WALLS OF STOVES RICE POT STANDAND MOP SINK,ALL WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UPS NEEDS DETAIL DEEP CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS AT 3COMP.SINK AREAS,FLOORS UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,AND FLOORS IN FURNACE ROOM WITH DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS THROUGHOUT 3COMP.SINKS AND RICE COOKING STAND AREA BY STOVE WITH ALL KINDS OF STAINS , IN NEED FOR CLEANING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED CHEF IN KITCHEN HANDLING FOODS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS,AND WAERING SLEEVELESS TEE SHIRT.IN INSTRUCTED TO RESTRAIND HAIR AND HAVE SHORT SLEEVE TEE SHIRT ON WHEN FOODS ARE HANDLED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chen's Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chen's Garden on file is from Jan 14, 2022. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chen's Garden?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Chen's Garden.
Has Chen's Garden's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chen's Garden have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chen's Garden means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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