Chef's Garden

80-09 164 Street, Queens, NY 11432

Chinese

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Chef's Garden five times, with records going back to 2023. Chef's Garden was last inspected on Jan 14, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F”, which has been cited three times.

Chef's Garden scores about where you'd expect for a Queens restaurant. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Jul 15, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

02G

Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures

05F

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

May 21, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Nov 27, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 minor violations.

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Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Dec 6, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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02G

10F

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chef's Garden last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chef's Garden on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chef's Garden?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chef's Garden.

How does Chef's Garden compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Chef's Garden most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Chef's Garden's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chef's Garden have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chef'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 Chef's Garden inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chef's Garden is inspected around two times per year on average.

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