CHEN GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT
7827 PALM RIVER RD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33619
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Fried fish in grocery bag in reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged.raw chicken over imitation crab meat in reach in freezer.
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork and multiple items in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 3
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in bulk rice.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bulk duck sauce on floor in kitchen.
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Plastic jugs used as scoops. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:09 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 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.