Chen Garden

94-22 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY 11372
Chinese
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Chen Garden five times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 29, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to three violations before.

“Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Chen Garden's latest score of 70 falls below the Queens average of 75. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 29, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
70
Dec 2, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
82
Jun 15, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67
May 4, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.
02G
86
Apr 11, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.
02G
Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.
06F
Evidence of rats or live rats present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04K
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
52

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chen Garden last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chen Garden on file is from Apr 29, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chen Garden?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chen Garden.

How does Chen Garden compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Chen Garden most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Chen Garden's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Chen Garden have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chen 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 Garden inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chen Garden is inspected roughly once per year on average.