Chen's Garden
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, Chen's Garden has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Chen's Garden was last inspected on Feb 3, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Nonfood-contact surfaces clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 90, which Chen's Garden's 74 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Green beans were being prepped in the dining room. The dining room had carpet and non cleanable ceiling tiles. Food prep must take place in an approved area.
511-6-1.04(4)(t)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Single service articles are stored on drink crates in the carpeted dining room. Single service articles must be stored on proper shelving in an area designated for single service article storage.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The shelving throughout the kitchen is unclean with rust, grease, dust and food debris. The shelving must be cleaned more often to prevent the accumulation of grease, dust and food debris or the shelving must be replaced.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: The floors, walls and ceiling in the kitchen are unclean with food debris, dust and grease. The floors, walls and ceiling must be cleaned more thoroughly to prevent the accumulation of food debris, dust and grease.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Fly strips were hanging in the kitchen upon arrival. Fly strips may not be used in the kitchen.
511-6-1.07(2)(k)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: The screen door in the kitchen is not tight fitting. The screen door must be replaced with a tight fitting door or a door sweet added to the bottom to fill the gap.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
74
Jul 15, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A knife was stored between the prep tables. Knives must be stored in a clean dry space. The knife was removed and placed in the dishwash area.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Single service articles are stored on drink crates in the carpeted dining room. Single service articles must be stored on proper shelving in an area designated for single service article storage.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: The establishment has many broken and non food grade plastic containers being used to store food. The broken and non food grade containers must be replaced with clear or white food grade containers.
511-6-1.05(1)(j)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The shelving throughout the kitchen is unclean with grease, dust and food debris. The shelving must be cleaned more often to prevent the accumulation of grease, dust and food debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: The floors, walls and ceiling in the kitchen are unclean with food debris, dust and grease. The floors, walls and ceiling must be cleaned more thoroughly to prevent the accumulation of food debris, dust and grease.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: The screen door in the kitchen is not tight fitting. The screen door must be replaced with a tight fitting door or a door sweet added to the bottom to fill the gap.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
74
Oct 2, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Single service articles are stored on drink crates in the carpeted dining room. Single service articles must be stored on proper shelving in an area designated for single service article storage.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The shelving throughout the kitchen is unclean with grease, dust and food debris. The shelving must be cleaned more often to prevent the accumulation of grease, dust and food debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: A leaking/dripping faucet was observed at the 3 compartment sink. All leaking/dripping plumbing must be repaired.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: The floors, walls and ceiling in the kitchen are unclean with food debris, dust and grease. The floors, walls and ceiling must be cleaned more thoroughly to prevent the accumulation of food debris, dust and grease.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Multiple flies were observed in the kitchen. Contact a pest control operator to assist in the reduction of the flies.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: The screen door in the kitchen is not tight fitting. The screen door must be repaired or a door sweep added so that the door is tight fitting.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
74
Feb 6, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Noodles, in the cooling state, were placed in a deep, plastic container with a lid and placed in the reach in cooler. The noodles were divided into smaller containers and placed in the walk in cooler to rapidly cool to 41F or below. All food items must be cooled using the proper cooling methods such as using ice baths, shallow pans and loosely covering the container. Corrected on site.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Green beans were being prepped in the dining room. The dining room had carpet and non cleanable ceiling tiles. Food prep must take place in an approved area.
511-6-1.04(4)(t)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The shelving throughout the kitchen is unclean with grease, dust and food debris. The shelving must be cleaned more often to prevent the accumulation of grease, dust and food debris. Repeat.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: The floors, walls and ceiling in the kitchen are unclean with food debris, dust and grease. The floors, walls and ceiling must be cleaned more thoroughly to prevent the accumulation of food debris, dust and grease. Repeat.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Phone, keys and other personal items were stored on the same shelf as food items. Designate an area for personal items.
511-6-1.07(3)(h)
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chen's Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chen's Garden on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chen's Garden?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chen's Garden.
How does Chen's Garden compare to other restaurants in Auburn?
Chen's Garden most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Auburn average of 90.
Has Chen's Garden's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chen's Garden have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chen's Garden means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Chen's Garden inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chen's Garden is inspected around two times per year on average.
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