Chen's Garden in Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected:
1122 W Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312Chen's Garden in Fort Lauderdale has accumulated 198 violations across 32 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.2 per visit. The restaurant has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $600 in fines. Food contact surfaces, proper hand and arm washing, and shell stock requirements are the top recurring violations. Recent inspections from 2024 through October 2025 show improved compliance, with most visits resulting in no violations or minimal findings.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Chen's Garden in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
6.2
violations / inspection
6.2 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg
4.52
violations / inspection
4.52 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Broward County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Chen's Garden in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2019017340 | $200.00 | Mar 25, 2019 | Tampa | |
| 2--2015009635 | $400.00 | Feb 23, 2015 | Miami (Doral) |
Chen's Garden in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)
— 4 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections31 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative Complaint Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Chen's Garden in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chen's Garden in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Chen's Garden in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 31, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Chen's Garden in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chen's Garden in Fort Lauderdale are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Chen's Garden in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Chen's Garden in Fort Lauderdale has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chen's Garden in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Chen's Garden in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on October 31, 2025 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Chen's Garden in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, Chen's Garden in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?
- Violation 41 (Toilet facilities) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/41.
- Has Chen's Garden in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Chen's Garden in Fort Lauderdale has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has Chen's Garden in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
- Chen's Garden in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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