CHEN'S GARDEN
1122 W BROWARD BLVD · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33312
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-20-4High 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**
10-05-5High 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**
08A-02-6High 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**
03A-02-5High 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**
Intermediate 6
11-07-5Intermediate – 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**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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**
03F-10-5Intermediate – 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**
Basic 6
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to served soy sauce. Operator removed **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – 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**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Rust observed on lid of 3 chest freezers. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed 5 gl. Bucket of sauce stored on the floor. Operator elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in standing water.. operator added water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. For 1 towel on prep table. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 4, 2026 11:58 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.