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Quick Answers
When was Chen's Garden last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Jan 9, 2026. The result listed by New York State Department of Health was “Non-critical violations only”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
3 inspections on record, from Jan 17, 2024 to Jan 9, 2026.
Has Chen's Garden ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 17, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
3 inspections
Inspection
Jan 9, 2026
Non-critical violations only
1 recorded violation
minorCode 9BEmployee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Jan 9, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 27, 2025
Critical violations found
4 recorded violations
criticalCode 4AChemicals
Official Wording
Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
In Plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.