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CHEN'S GARDEN

1122 W BROWARD BLVD, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33312

Warning Issued

Most recent inspection

Date
September 3, 2026
Type
Routine - Food
Result
Warning Issued
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
16
Jurisdiction
Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL

Violations (16)

  • 08A-02-6Critical

    Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1)Flip top freezer - raw scallops over ready to eat veggies . Operator stored properly. 2)one door freezer : raw chicken over cooked pork . Operator stored properly.

    High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1)Flip top freezer - raw scallops over ready to eat veggies . Operator stored properly. 2)one door freezer : raw chicken over cooked pork . Operator stored properly. **Warning**

    High Priority

  • 03A-02-5Critical

    Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top kitchen : cooked noodles 42-54F, raw chicken 42F, cooked pork 42-48F. Foods stored above rim line. No preparation done today. In unit less than four hours . Operator removed excess foods out of temperature and stored in reach in cooler to quick chill.

    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top kitchen : cooked noodles 42-54F, raw chicken 42F, cooked pork 42-48F. Foods stored above rim line. No preparation done today. In unit less than four hours . Operator removed excess foods out of temperature and stored in reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

    High Priority

  • 12A-20-4CriticalCorrected on site

    Employee washed hands with no soap. Cooked washed hands with no soap. Instructed to wash hands properly. Employee washed hands properly.

    High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Cooked washed hands with no soap. Instructed to wash hands properly. Employee washed hands properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

    High Priority

  • 10-05-5Critical

    In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water at 88F - rice scoop. Operator discarded water and stored dry.

    High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water at 88F - rice scoop. Operator discarded water and stored dry. **Warning**

    High Priority

  • 06-01-5Corrected on site

    Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.

    Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in standing water.. operator added water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

    Basic

  • 21-12-4

    Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. For 1 towel on prep table.

    Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. For 1 towel on prep table. **Warning**

    Basic

  • 11-07-5

    Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed and provided poster.

    Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed and provided poster. **Warning**

    Intermediate

  • 53A-05-6

    No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 3 cooks, 1 expediter

    Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 3 cooks, 1 expediter **Warning**

    Intermediate

  • 31B-02-4Corrected on site

    No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided.

    Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

    Intermediate

  • 53B-01-5

    No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All training expired

    Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All training expired **Warning**

    Intermediate

  • 11-26-1

    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. For Alex - hired 2 weeks ago

    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. For Alex - hired 2 weeks ago **Warning**

    Intermediate

  • 14-01-5

    Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to served soy sauce. Operator removed

    Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to served soy sauce. Operator removed **Warning**

    Basic

  • 03F-10-5

    No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided plan for TCS foods under time control.

    Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided plan for TCS foods under time control. **Warning**

    Intermediate

  • 40-06-5

    Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee plates stored on shelf next to spices in storage room.

    Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee plates stored on shelf next to spices in storage room. **Warning**

    Basic

  • 14-11-5

    Equipment in poor repair. Rust

    Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rust observed on lid of 3 chest freezers. **Warning**

    Basic

  • 08B-38-4Corrected on site

    Food stored on floor.

    Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 5 gl. Bucket of sauce stored on the floor. Operator elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

    Basic

Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.