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Chen's Garden

1547 ARTHUR KILL ROAD, Staten Island, 10312

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (8 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Nov 25, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Nov 25, 2025

  • Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

    Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

    Critical

  • Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

    Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

    Critical

  • A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

    No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

    Critical

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Nov 25, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (3 critical)
Apr 1, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (1 critical)
Oct 30, 2023Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection7 (6 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
  • 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 1 rodent inspection on record, none finding rat activity.
  • 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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