ASIAN GARDEN RESTAURANT INC.
Latest: PASS
September 5, 2025
Address
28 HARRISON AV
Chinatown, MA 02111
Inspection History
74 inspections
34 failures
License
License #22056
Last inspected: September 5, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
September 5, 2025
at 6:25 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide for the re-inspection. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Sq...
FAIL
August 29, 2025
at 3:18 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide for the re-inspection. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Sq...
PASS
April 7, 2025
at 4:34 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Utensils for rice observed in stagnet water. Remove. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Tripe at 60F in refriger...
FAIL
March 31, 2025
at 3:56 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Utensils for rice observed in stagnet water. Remove. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Tripe at 60F in refriger...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 31, 2024
at 7:15 PM
0 violations
PASS
September 16, 2024
at 4:41 PM
34 violations
590.002/2-103.11-PF - (O) Person in Charge-Duties (Pf): Multiple Priority and Priority Foundation violations. | 590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Observed employee handle raw chicken and go back to cookline without washing hands. Spoke...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 10, 2024
at 4:58 PM
34 violations
590.002/2-103.11-PF - (O) Person in Charge-Duties (Pf): Multiple Priority and Priority Foundation violations. | 590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Observed employee handle raw chicken and go back to cookline without washing hands. Spoke...
PASS
August 2, 2024
at 4:02 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Production line employee handling raw chicken with gloved hand. Employee then rinsed gloved hand in hand sink and continued to work. Spoke to Person in Charge and employee corrected. | 590.002/2-402.1...
FAIL
July 25, 2024
at 4:07 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Production line employee handling raw chicken with gloved hand. Employee then rinsed gloved hand in hand sink and continued to work. Spoke to Person in Charge and employee corrected. | 590.002/2-402.1...
PASS
March 1, 2024
at 7:02 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood obsevred soiled in grease build up. Hood sticker expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
FAIL
February 23, 2024
at 6:53 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Multiple containers of uncovered food in stand up refrigeration. Cover to prevent potential contamination. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackag...
FAIL
February 16, 2024
at 7:07 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Multiple containers of uncovered food in stand up refrigeration. Cover to prevent potential contamination. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackag...
PASS
December 6, 2023
at 4:52 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Soils and debris behind grease trap next to cookline. Soils under cookline equipment- wok and fryer stations. Clean to avoid attracting pests. Current pest report provided.
FAIL
November 28, 2023
at 7:27 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Soils and debris behind grease trap next to cookline. Soils under cookline equipment- wok and fryer stations. Clean to avoid attracting pests. Current pest report provided.
PASS
October 12, 2023
at 3:40 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloth on counter. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution to prevent contamination. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces an...
FAIL
October 5, 2023
at 4:11 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloth on counter. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution to prevent contamination. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces an...
PASS
April 26, 2023
at 6:16 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw meat stored above produce in kitchen reach-in cooler. Container of raw duck stored abve sauces and produce in walk-in cooler. Corrected on site Ensur...
FAIL
April 21, 2023
at 4:35 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw meat stored above produce in kitchen reach-in cooler. Container of raw duck stored abve sauces and produce in walk-in cooler. Corrected on site Ensur...
PASS
January 25, 2023
at 6:21 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Rice spoon stored in 60F water. Store spoon clean and dry or in water 135F or above. | 590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Lid for rice barrel covered in degraded foil ...
FAIL
January 18, 2023
at 5:03 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Rice spoon stored in 60F water. Store spoon clean and dry or in water 135F or above. | 590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Lid for rice barrel covered in degraded foil ...
PASS
July 27, 2022
at 2:49 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Bags of raw pork and raw fish in same container. Bags of raw pork and ready to eat bean curd in same container. Store raw meats separated by species. Cor...
FAIL
July 20, 2022
at 4:14 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Bags of raw pork and raw fish in same container. Bags of raw pork and ready to eat bean curd in same container. Store raw meats separated by species. Cor...
PASS
March 22, 2022
at 2:47 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-401.11-P - Raw Animal Foods-Cooking (P): Chicken cooked for 5 minutes per PIC's instruction reached 155F not the required 165F. Revise cooking method and time to ensure chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165F. | 590....
FAIL
March 17, 2022
at 1:14 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-401.11-P - Raw Animal Foods-Cooking (P): Chicken cooked for 5 minutes per PIC's instruction reached 155F not the required 165F. Revise cooking method and time to ensure chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165F. | 590....
PASS
March 15, 2022
at 4:24 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No kit or procedures on site. Procedures provided via email. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): 8-301.11 2022 Health Permit is unpaid. Please pay v...
FAIL
March 8, 2022
at 5:24 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No kit or procedures on site. Procedures provided via email. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): 8-301.11 2022 Health Permit is unpaid. Please pay v...
PASS
December 15, 2021
at 4:58 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Shell stock tags for freshly bought oysters not being kept on site for a minimum of 90 days. Address and ensure all staff ar saving all shellstock tags for the minimum requirement...
FAIL
December 7, 2021
at 6:06 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Shell stock tags for freshly bought oysters not being kept on site for a minimum of 90 days. Address and ensure all staff ar saving all shellstock tags for the minimum requirement...
PASS
July 30, 2021
at 5:19 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Witnessed an employee handle raw chicken with a gloved hand and then go to the sink and rinse off gloved hands with no soap. Properly remove gloves and wash hands after handling raw food. (gloves were...
FAIL
July 28, 2021
at 6:17 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Witnessed an employee handle raw chicken with a gloved hand and then go to the sink and rinse off gloved hands with no soap. Properly remove gloves and wash hands after handling raw food. (gloves were...
FAIL
July 21, 2021
at 6:03 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitzing solution. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Fo...
PASS
February 1, 2021
at 4:06 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Bags of raw seafood observed being stored durectly on top of bags of raw meats. Discontinue and store appropriately to ensure no cross contamination. | 5...
FAIL
January 25, 2021
at 4:39 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Bags of raw seafood observed being stored durectly on top of bags of raw meats. Discontinue and store appropriately to ensure no cross contamination. | 5...
PASS
June 19, 2020
at 4:02 PM
8 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Boxes of frozen meats and fish observed being stored ...
FAIL
June 10, 2020
at 5:34 PM
8 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Boxes of frozen meats and fish observed being stored ...
PASS
January 15, 2020
at 6:47 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Hand sink being used as dump/rinse sink discontinue and restrict use to ahnd wash only | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Hand sink faucet le...
FAIL
January 8, 2020
at 6:36 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Hand sink being used as dump/rinse sink discontinue and restrict use to ahnd wash only | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Hand sink faucet le...
PASS
June 18, 2019
at 6:09 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Bean sprouts and Noodles sitting on counter @ 50f ensure porper cold hold of 41f or below | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Foods stored in open #10 cams in cold unit store in food grade containers | 23-4-602.13...
FAIL
June 12, 2019
at 5:16 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Bean sprouts and Noodles sitting on counter @ 50f ensure porper cold hold of 41f or below | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Foods stored in open #10 cams in cold unit store in food grade containers | 23-4-602.13...
PASS
November 6, 2018
at 2:18 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Outside vent stacks for the hood leaking from cracks and gaps in access panels repair | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Cutting boards with heavy scores replace | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outsid...
FAIL
October 23, 2018
at 12:10 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Outside vent stacks for the hood leaking from cracks and gaps in access panels repair | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Cutting boards with heavy scores replace | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outsid...
PASS
January 11, 2018
at 1:07 PM
2 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: 1) faucet at hand sink not operating repair 2) Darin at hand sink leaking heavily repair | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Back door missiong door sealer @ bottom of door replace to hel...
FAIL
January 3, 2018
at 1:04 PM
2 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: 1) faucet at hand sink not operating repair 2) Darin at hand sink leaking heavily repair | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Back door missiong door sealer @ bottom of door replace to hel...
PASS
March 28, 2017
at 2:27 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove smoke odor present in this establishment. Smoke odor is present on equipment tables and other surfaces in the kitchen. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean all equipment on hot li...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 26, 2017
at 2:01 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove smoke odor present in this establishment. Smoke odor is present on equipment tables and other surfaces in the kitchen. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean all equipment on hot li...
PASS
January 31, 2017
at 5:32 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Beansprouts 46F Cut onions 50F Lo-mein noodles 48F / Provide proper cold holding temperatures. Items have been out for 1 hour during lunch rush. Manager moved back to refrigeration. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Conta...
FAIL
January 18, 2017
at 2:37 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Beansprouts 46F Cut onions 50F Lo-mein noodles 48F / Provide proper cold holding temperatures. Items have been out for 1 hour during lunch rush. Manager moved back to refrigeration. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Conta...
PASS
January 6, 2017
at 6:03 PM
4 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: raw chicken stored with live crabs seperate to avoid possible cross contamination | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: hand sink at ware washing area with a heavy leak r...
FAIL
November 21, 2016
at 4:57 PM
4 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: raw chicken stored with live crabs seperate to avoid possible cross contamination | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: hand sink at ware washing area with a heavy leak r...
PASS
April 8, 2016
at 5:51 PM
1 violation
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: 2) mouse droppings found in dry storage area clean to remove and supply detailed IPM report with findings and recommendations ( old droppings cleaned from under storage shelving but additional droppi...