CHENS GARDEN
2665 N FOREST RIDGE BLVD · HERNANDO · Citrus County · FL 34442
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 9
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 8 live flies in 3 compartment sink area 2 live flies landing on cutting board of make line cooler in kitchen
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Fried chicken stored in cardboard box at cook line
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored on top of bucket of soy sauce in walk in cooler
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in cardboard box on shelf next to mop sink 2 live roaches on bottom shelf of metal prep table in kitchen Approximately 7 live roaches under front counter with electrical equipment Approximately 4 live roaches under make line cooler on cook line 1 live roach in door way of walk in freezer
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 15 rodent droppings on floor behind door in storage room in the back of kitchen. Approximately 5 rodent droppings on wooden shelf in storage room in the back of kitchen.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chicken in batter (55 – Cold Holding) fried chicken (66 – Hot Holding)
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. chicken in batter (55 – Cold Holding)
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fried chicken (66 – Hot Holding)
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. Bell vacuum breaker missing
Intermediate 4
27-16-4Intermediate – Lack of hot water for entire establishment.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at cook line. Operator refilled. **Corrected On-Site**
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.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No items in walk in cooler are date marked
Basic 11
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoops in bulk flour and rice
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor in storage area in back of the kitchen
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee preparing food
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Metal screen door at the back of kitchen
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Multiple food items in walk in freezer Vegetables and noodles in buckets on floor in walk in cooler Vegetable oil in kitchen area
22-08-4Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf of metal prep table in prep area Shelves In walk in freezer Shelves in walk in cooler Fan guards in walk in cooler
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle in reach in cooler on cook line
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Plastic single service jugs used as scoops
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple food items in walk in cooler and walk in freezer
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken on prep table and in 3 compartment sink not under running water
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:10 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.