CHENS GARDEN
2665 N FOREST RIDGE BLVD, Hernando FL 34442 · 9144076781
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen by deep fryers
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022027515 | Jun 1, 2022 | Jun 27, 2022 | $400 |
| 3--2016023023 | May 10, 2016 | Jun 8, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face with bare hand then picked up clean utensil.
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Cooked chicken placed in cardboard box that previously contained raw chicken
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in dining room on table. Operator was able to eliminate fly and sanitize table.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator states items were prepared yesterday, removed from cooler at approximately 11:30am and placed on counter during lunch service. Discussed using time as a public health control with operator and had food moved to walk in freezer to rapidly chill. fried chicken (56F - Cold Holding); fried rice (71F - Cold Holding)
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Multiple acoustic ceiling tiles in cook line area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee soda can stored on prep table behind 3 compartment sink
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food without hair restraints
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris, dust. Walk in cooler shelves Walk in cooler fan guards
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler in cook line area soiled
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Multiple containers of unwashed produce stored over cooked meats and washed/cut vegetables in walk in cooler
Jun 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedLicensing Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment is using unapproved chlorine sanitizer. Operator purchased approved chlorine sanitizer during inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cigarettes and lighter stored on reach in cooler in cook line area. Operator removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler including cooked meats
Food stored on floor. Raw chicken and raw shrimp in containers on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen by deep fryers
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler and reach in coolers at cook line including cooked meats.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line sheet pans with fried egg rolls. Operator removed cardboard and lined with wax paper.
Interior of microwave in cook line area has accumulation of food debris.
Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in freezer
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Discussed with employee who then washed hands with soap
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Employee cigarettes and lighter stored on top of reach in cooler in tray with sauces. Operator removed.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee rinsed hands in 3 compartment sink after touching raw beef. Discussed with Employee who then washed hands properly in hand wash sink.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Walk in freezer
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone and keys on reach in cooler. Operator removed items.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in prep area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in 85F water. Operator removed utensils to be washed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan guards Walk in cooler shelves Gaskets on both reach in coolers
Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in freezer
Aug 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All items in walk in cooler including cooked meats and noodles missing date marks.
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken and shrimp in walk in cooler
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.