Pine Ridge, Citrus County

CHENS GARDEN

2665 N FOREST RIDGE BLVD, Pine Ridge, FL 34442

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 High Priority
Mar 28, 2024
City
Pine Ridge
County
Citrus
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

35A-02-6

Detail 22758336

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen by deep fryers

50-17-3

Detail 22758337

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024

02C-02-5

Detail 22758338

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler and reach in coolers at cook line including cooked meats.

14-05-4

Detail 22758335

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line sheet pans with fried egg rolls. Operator removed cardboard and lined with wax paper. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22758339

Basic - Interior of microwave in cook line area has accumulation of food debris.

08B-12-5

Detail 22758334

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in freezer Repeat Violation

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

12A-20-4

Detail 22466115

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

41-10-4

Detail 22466114

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

12A-03-4

Detail 22466118

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

36-06-4

Detail 22466116

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

40-06-5

Detail 22466123

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

13-03-4

Detail 22466122

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

14-69-4

Detail 22466120

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

10-07-4

Detail 22466117

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

23-03-4

Detail 22466121

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

08B-12-5

Detail 22466119

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

Aug 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

02C-02-5

Detail 22233810

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All items in walk in cooler including cooked meats and noodles missing date marks. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: No items in walk in cooler date marked. Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 22233808

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken and shrimp in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Large Open bag of fried wonton strips on table in dining area, In walk-in cooler nearly all items uncovered. Time Extended

Jun 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 7Basic: 4Total: 12

22-48-5

Detail 22071581

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator is using unapproved chlorine bleach to sanitize. Employee purchased approved bleach during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 22071586

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed form to operator

31A-11-4

Detail 22071575

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic tub in hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 22071584

Intermediate - 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.

11-26-1

Detail 22071583

Intermediate - 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. Emailed form to operator

31B-03-4

Detail 22071579

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in 3 compartment sink area. Operator supplied soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 22071580

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All items in walk in cooler including cooked meats and noodles missing date marks. Repeat Violation

27-16-4

Detail 22071577

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator has shut off hot water valve at hand wash sink at front counter. Operator turned valve back on. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 22071578

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen area Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22071576

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce/food in walk in cooler and walk in freezer Jug of oil in cook line area Operator moved items to shelves Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 22071582

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 2 door reach in cooler in cook line area

08B-12-5

Detail 22071585

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken and shrimp in walk in cooler

Aug 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 4Basic: 14Total: 24

41-07-4

Detail 21246525

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Eye drops stored in pan on cook line.

08A-05-6

Detail 21246518

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings stored over fried chicken. Operator corrected storage shelves. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 21246521

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. fried rice prepped 8/2

03A-02-5

Detail 21246534

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fried chicken (63F - Cold Holding) recheck 30F raw beef (47F - Cold Holding) operator moved item to walk in cooler, when rechecking temperature the operator could not locate the product. wontons prepped 8/2 (44F - Cold Holding) recheck 43 Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 21246520

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fried rice prepped 8/2 (70F - Hot holding) see stop sale. fried tofu (103F - Hot Holding) operator reheated tofu, served the tofu to the customer before a recheck temperature could be taken Repeat Violation

41-27-4

Detail 21246519

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket over 200ppm, operator made fresh bucket. 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 21246528

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

31B-03-4

Detail 21246533

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in women's restroom. Operator refilled soap dispenser. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 21246516

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls prepped 8/2 in walk in cooler Repeat Violation

27-16-4

Detail 21246522

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 92F at hand wash sink in women's restroom

32-07-4

Detail 21246517

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Men's restroom has objectionable odor and is unclean.

14-05-4

Detail 21246527

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact dry storage rack. Storage racks in back prep area are constructed of raw wood. Multiple items in to go bags in walk in freezer Bulk flour in non food grade containers Pork in to go bags walk in cooler Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 21246526

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen area

24-06-4

Detail 21246530

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored on dirty rack. Magnetic knife strip soiled. Operator removed utensils to be washed. Corrective Action Taken

08B-49-4

Detail 21246535

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk in cooler

40-06-5

Detail 21246532

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on make line cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21246524

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee preparing food. Operator had food employees put on hair restraints. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-38-4

Detail 21246515

Basic - Food storage container cracked or broken. Red tub storing fried chicken Interior of rice warmer damaged Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21246531

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Reach in freezer on cook line

23-03-4

Detail 21246514

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Gaskets on reach in cooler at cook line Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 21246513

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

25-32-4

Detail 21246529

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Plastic jug used as scoop for rice Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 21246523

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Snow peas stored above cooked pasta in walk in cooler. Operator corrected storage shelves. Multiple items in walk in cooler uncovered. Operator wrapped items with plastic wrap. Fried chicken on bakers rack placed in soiled cardboard boxes. Operator removed chicken from cardboard. Shrimp and pasta in walk in cooler stored on the floor. Operator moved items to shelf in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 21246512

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung mop to dry Corrected On-Site

Aug 3, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

29-42-4

Detail 21245800

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. Bell vacuum breaker missing - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-02: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: Time Extended

Jun 2, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

29-42-4

Detail 21119099

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. Bell vacuum breaker missing - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-02: Time Extended

27-16-4

Detail 21119097

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Lack of hot water for entire establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-02: Operator has called a plumber and set an appointment to have the hot water heater fixed Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21119100

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-02: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 21119098

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Metal screen door at the back of kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-02: Time Extended

Jun 1, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 9Intermediate: 4Basic: 11Total: 24

35A-02-6

Detail 21117238

High 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

14-15-4

Detail 21117249

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Fried chicken stored in cardboard box at cook line

08A-05-6

Detail 21117242

High 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-05-4

Detail 21117243

High 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-04-4

Detail 21117255

High 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-02-5

Detail 21117253

High 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-02-5

Detail 21117250

High 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-01-6

Detail 21117247

High 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)

29-42-4

Detail 21117248

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. Bell vacuum breaker missing

27-16-4

Detail 21117245

Intermediate - Lack of hot water for entire establishment.

31B-02-4

Detail 21117241

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at cook line. Operator refilled. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 21117239

Intermediate - 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-02-5

Detail 21117232

Intermediate - 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

14-01-5

Detail 21117240

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoops in bulk flour and rice

35A-03-4

Detail 21117251

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor in storage area in back of the kitchen

13-03-4

Detail 21117235

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee preparing food

35B-01-4

Detail 21117236

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Metal screen door at the back of kitchen

08B-38-4

Detail 21117254

Basic - 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

22-08-4

Detail 21117233

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line

23-03-4

Detail 21117234

Basic - 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-13-4

Detail 21117237

Basic - 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

25-32-4

Detail 21117252

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Plastic single service jugs used as scoops

08B-12-5

Detail 21117246

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple food items in walk in cooler and walk in freezer

06-01-5

Detail 21117244

Basic - 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

Jan 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 20649716

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2:55 pm general chicken (79°F - Cold Holding) ; fried yellow rice (78°F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (66°F - Cold Holding) All foods were moved to cooler for quick cooling moved to cooler for quick cool down. At. 3:45 general chicken (40°F - Cold Holding) ; fried yellow rice (40°F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (40°F - Cold Holding) Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 20649719

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

02C-02-5

Detail 20649720

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken wings, beef pork and chick cut and from uncovered. Operator date marked all foods.

40-06-5

Detail 20649718

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cigarettes. On cooks line. Operator moved employee cigarettes from kitchen.

08B-47-4

Detail 20649717

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of beef on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved food off the floor. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20649715

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of cooks line