Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

CHENS GARDEN

2665 N FOREST RIDGE BLVD · HERNANDO · Citrus County · FL 34442

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 28, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3331945
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8351203
DBPR license1901131

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#8High Priority12A-20-4

High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. Discussed with employee who then washed hands with soap **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Employee cigarettes and lighter stored on top of reach in cooler in tray with sauces. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – 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. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 7

#1Basic36-06-4

Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Walk in freezer

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in prep area

#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

#5Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in 85F water. Operator removed utensils to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – 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

#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in freezer

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 12:07 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.