Chens Gourmet Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
50
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Chens Gourmet Chinese Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 26, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens”, which has been cited seven times.
By comparison, the average Bradenton facility scores 83, putting Chens Gourmet Chinese Restaurant on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on counter next to fryer chicken (73F - Cold Holding).educated Person in charge on cold held food.Person in charge stated that it had been out for approximately 1 hour and placed in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back kitchen area.Person in charge filled paper towels.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.observed in back kitchen area handwashing sink blocked by garbage pail and chair.Person in charge removed pail and chair. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice. Person in charge removed no handle can. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on west side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on west side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
50
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.observed in back kitchen area Triple Sink (Chlorine over 200ppm); . Person in charge diluted with water and Triple Sink (Chlorine recheck 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on west side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by fry station.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed throughout kitchen area in walk-in cooler,walk-in freezer,reach in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lids on wet end of parking area.Person in charge closed lids. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on west side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks line. Person in charge inverted. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
64
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
67
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw chicken stored over unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout in Chinese and English. Person in charge removed raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line food preparation table raw garlic in oil (78F - Cold Holding). Educated person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated it had been out at room temperature for approximately 1.5 hours and placed it in the reach in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked beef and soy sauce in walk in cooler. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout in Chinese and English. Person in charge removed raw chicken. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on west side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on west side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks line. Person in charge inverted. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in cooler across from wok station multiple food items not covered. Person in charge covered all food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
52
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler raw Chicken Soy sauce,Milk and cooked seafood. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in Chinese. Person in charge removed raw Chicken. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in main kitchen area on food preparation table Cooked Chicken (70F - Cold Holding); Raw Garlic in oil (68F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that both foods had been out at room temperature for approximately 1 hour and returned both items to Reach in cooler on cooks line. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back kitchen exterior door has gap at the base of the door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Food oil stored on floor in main kitchen area. Educated Person in charge on food storage. Person in charge removed from floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over Wok and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid on West End in parking area. Person in charge closed Lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed at back kitchen area ,exterior door not self closing - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed on cooks line SS food containers not inverted. Person in charge inverted. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice in back area of main kitchen. Educated Person in charge. Person in charge removed the bowl. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
52
Aug 1, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler raw Chicken over soy sauce. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy of safe refrigerator storage to Person in charge Person in charge removed raw Chicken.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in main kitchen area on food preparation table next to Handwashing sink soiled cutting board with stains.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in back area of Main kitchen area Handwashing sink with soiled dishes in sink. Person in charge removed dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice in back area of main kitchen. Educated Person in charge. Person in charge removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaging in food preparation with wrist bans on wrist.
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back kitchen exterior door has gap at the base of the door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in main kitchen area. Educated Person in charge on food storage. Person in charge removed from floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over Wok and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. 35B-03-4 Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed at back kitchen exterior door not self closing - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed on cooks line SS food containers not inverted. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
50
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice in back area of main kitchen. Educated Person in charge. Person in charge removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cooking oil stored on floor in back kitchen area by rear exit. Educated Person in charge on food storage. Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed rice bin cover in back area of main kitchen area repaired with Duct tape. Educated Person in charge on duct tape used for repair.
14-71-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back kitchen exterior door has gap at the base of the door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over Wok and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed at back kitchen exterior door not self closing - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed on cooks line SS food containers not inverted. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
70
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw Chicken and Beef over washed and cut vegetables. Educated Person in charge on cold food storage. Person in charge removed Chicken and Beef **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in Reach in cooler across from wok station Chicken, Beef ,Pork and Noodles not date marked. Person in charge stated they were prepared on 2/18/23 and date marked all items accordingly. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed a copy to Person in charge
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in main kitchen area can opener soiled with mold like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed a copy to Person in charge
11-26-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back kitchen exterior door has gap at the base of the door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over Wok and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed at back kitchen exterior door not self closing - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
50
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chens Gourmet Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chens Gourmet Chinese Restaurant on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chens Gourmet Chinese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Chens Gourmet Chinese Restaurant.
How does Chens Gourmet Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Chens Gourmet Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Chens Gourmet Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chens Gourmet Chinese Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Chens Gourmet Chinese Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Chens Gourmet Chinese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chens Gourmet Chinese Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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