Chens
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
35
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Chens, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 4, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around 17 violations, down from roughly 21 violations earlier in the record.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
5
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board by fryer **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Cai, Zheng
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Most items not date marked throughout **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One on shelf under steam table One on floor under hand wash sink front counter Operator removed and labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee rinsed off hands in 3 compartment sink
12A-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid to white chest freezer closest to 3 compartment sink prevents from closing all the way Gasket also torn on same freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Bottom of screen door **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White upright freezer by storage shelves White chest freezer closest to 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Pot with handle in bin of rice Operator removed
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Between steam table and reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Front door propped open during operation. Operator closed **Corrected On-Site**
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Throughout **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Many items in walk in cooler not covered **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On top of reach in freezer cookline Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
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Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee chopping onions with bare hands.
09-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic in oil (78F - Cold Holding) on the cookline. Per operator for only 2 hours. Had operator put on a time plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board make table
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Most items not date marked **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Red substance in bottle on bottom prep shelf in kitchen
41-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White reach in freezer storing chicken and chest freezer by 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Bottom of make tables and walk in cooler
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets throughout
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of both make tables
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Bottom shelves of make tables **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Many items in walk in cooler not covered **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several throughout
21-12-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.gasket on chest freezer by 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Around screen door
35B-01-4
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Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cooked pork in middle upright freezer Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 82F Operator turned up hot water heater Recheck 110F **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. 82F Operator turned up hot water heater Recheck 110F **Corrected On-Site**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut vegetables in walk in cooler Several cooked items in walk-in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By hand sink by walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. All reach in freezers **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer lid by 3 compartment sink and gasket
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. 83F Operator turned up hot water heater recheck 110F **Corrected On-Site**
27-10-4
Basic - Reach in and walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make tables and walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. All reach in coolers **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sauces and bins of cut vegetables in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing raw shrimp in a pan of water Explained to operator must be running water
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
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Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken in reach in freezer in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Garlic in oil time marked but no written plan. Emailed a copy to operator
03F-10-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in freezer in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By hand sink by walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. All reach in freezers **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in cooked pork and prepped onions in walk in cooler Scoop in flour, msg and rice in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in coolershelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler by front counter Upright freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bucket shrimp in reach in freezer Buckets of sauces in walk in cooler Tubs of cut vegetables in walk in cooler Egg rolls in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Makeline **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 20 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. 64F per operator for only an hour. Put in walk in cooler to bring temperature down. Recheck in one hour 49F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken in three compartment sink at 58F per operator for less than one hour. Marinated and put in walk in cooler to bring down temperature. Recheck in one hour 51F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Silver scrubbing in sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls, cooked low mein noodles, cooked pork in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board by back sink.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Several by back door.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bottle of water on top of make table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By handwash sink by walk in cooler.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil by 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White upright freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in rice, flour and msg bins. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Employee keys on storage shelf with food.
40-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of rice pot is rusted by 3 compartment sink with rice in it.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White upright reach in freezer.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upright freezer.
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked pork, egg rolls, cut onions, cut cabbage in walk in cooler. Raw beef in white upright freezer not covered. Flour, sugar and msg on shelf by back door.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cabbage, carrots and turnips over cut onions and cut cabbage in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, salt, msg by back door.
02D-01-5
Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between contact with different raw animal products. Same tongs used for raw shrimp, raw beef and raw chicken. Operator added more tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-23-5
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Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Over freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
29-37-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Opened can of ketchup under makeline rusted and moldy.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Fried rice. Operator indicated rice was there for an hour. Added time marking. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap on sink next to defrosting chicken in 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Inhaler and other medicine on food storage shelf by back door. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Water chestnuts #10 can.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board by back sink.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal scrubber in sink by walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Restroom and hand sink by walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked noodles, cooked egg rolls, cooked pork in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Doors and handles on bottom of make lines.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing by back door. Several of them.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Open Red Bull on food storage shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upright freezer excessive ice build up.
14-69-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Cell phones on storage shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
40-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler soiled with food debris, bottom of make lines soiled. Gaskets on coolers and freezers throughout. Whole hood area and vents.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Over grills. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Flour, sugar on bottom of table by back door. Frozen scallops in reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Upright freezer has rust on shelves.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Needs to hang.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
12
Apr 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container./ pork egg rolls
14-86-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled./ degreaser
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./ cook line
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor./ oil **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Light not functioning./ hood
36-62-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface./ cook line
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler./ cook line
29-49-6
52
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Food prepared with soiled equipment/utensil. Tongs in raw chicken. Crusted matter. Manager removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-28-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tongs and wisk with old food from more than 4 hours.
22-45-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager filled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Carrots. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All 6 freezers
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop in steak in walk-in cooler. Manager stood up scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Reach-in freezers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken in walk-in cooler. Manager covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Drill used to make food
33-31-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chens last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chens on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chens?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Chens.
How does Chens compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Chens most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Chens' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chens have averaged around 17 violations per visit, down from roughly 21 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Chens 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chens is inspected around two times per year on average.
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