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Chen's Garden

729 Desmond St. Grenfell SK S0G 2B0 · Food Premises

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Inspection summary

Chen's Garden has been inspected 8 times by Saskatchewan Health Authority since April 26, 2024. The most recent inspection, on June 11, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

2 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 15 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Cleaning and sanitizing and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 28, 2026. For example: Handwashing

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 28, 2026. For example: Manual Dishwashing

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 3, 2025. For example: Temperature Control - Cooling, Thawing and Refrigeration

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 3, 2025. For example: Food Storage & Equipment

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 6 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 28, 2026. For example: Maintenance & General Sanitation

About this data

These results come from Saskatchewan Health Authority, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

8 inspections

  1. Routine

    2 infractions

    • Finishing Materials
      • Floors in rooms where food is prepared, packaged, stored or received are not easily cleaned, durable, impervious, light in colour, smooth, non-toxic, and non-corrosive. Refer to subclause 13(a)(i) of The Food Safety Regulations, and 1.7 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Licence
      • A valid public eating establishment licence is not displayed in a conspicuous place where it may be seen by persons served. Refer to section 10 The Food Safety Regulations.
  2. Routine

    7 infractions

    • Food Handler Habits, Hygiene & Health
      • Persons working in the food facility are engaged in food handling practices that may lead to the contamination of food and/or food contact surfaces. Refer to section 27 of The Food Safety Regulations and 7.2.2 - 7.2.6 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Handwashing
      • Hand washing station is not equipped with liquid soap in a dispenser. Refer to 1.11.2 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Food Protection
      • Food and water is not protected against potential contamination. Refer to section 20 of The Food Safety Regulations.
    • Finishing Materials
      • Floors in rooms where food is prepared, packaged, stored or received are not easily cleaned, durable, impervious, light in colour, smooth, non-toxic, and non-corrosive. Refer to subclause 13(a)(i) of The Food Safety Regulations, and 1.7 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Maintenance & General Sanitation
      • Wiping cloths for cleaning tables and counters are not immersed in an approved sanitizing solution before each use. Refer to 4.6 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • Wiping cloths are used for purposes other than cleaning tables, and counters. Refer to 4.6 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • Materials and equipment not required for the operation of public eating establishment are stored in the premises. Refer to 4.7 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • A portion of the food facility, as specified by the Public Health Inspector, is not kept clean, and/or in good repair. Refer clause 18(b) of The Food Safety Regulations and 4.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Manual Dishwashing
      • Detergent for washing or chemicals for sanitizing tableware, utensils, and equipment are not provided. Refer to 3.1.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Ventilation
      • The ventilation system is not designed, installed and maintained to prevent contaminants from collecting on walls and ceilings and dripping onto food or onto food contact surfaces. Refer to 1.6 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
  3. Routine

    6 infractions

    • Food Protection
      • Food or drink (including water and ice) is not prepared, stored, cooked, processed, dispensed, transported, served or sold in a sanitary manner or under sanitary conditions. Refer to clauses 19(1)(b) & 19(2)(b) of The Food Safety Regulations.
    • Handwashing
      • Hand washing station is not equipped with liquid soap in a dispenser. Refer to 1.11.2 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Maintenance & General Sanitation
      • Wiping cloths for cleaning tables and counters are not immersed in an approved sanitizing solution before each use. Refer to 4.6 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • Materials and equipment not required for the operation of public eating establishment are stored in the premises. Refer to 4.7 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • A portion of the food facility, as specified by the Public Health Inspector, is not kept clean, and/or in good repair. Refer clause 18(b) of The Food Safety Regulations and 4.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Finishing Materials
      • Floors in rooms where food is prepared, packaged, stored or received are not easily cleaned, durable, impervious, light in colour, smooth, non-toxic, and non-corrosive. Refer to subclause 13(a)(i) of The Food Safety Regulations, and 1.7 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Ventilation
      • The ventilation system is not designed, installed and maintained to prevent contaminants from collecting on walls and ceilings and dripping onto food or onto food contact surfaces. Refer to 1.6 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Manual Dishwashing
      • Chlorine sanitizing solution concentration is not at least 100 parts per million at 24°C - 44°C (75°F - 111°F). Refer to 3.1.c.ii of the Public Eating Establishment Standard.
  4. Routine

    4 infractions

    • Ventilation
      • The ventilation system is not designed, installed and maintained to prevent contaminants from collecting on walls and ceilings and dripping onto food or onto food contact surfaces. Refer to 1.6 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Maintenance & General Sanitation
      • Wiping cloths for cleaning tables and counters are not immersed in an approved sanitizing solution before each use. Refer to 4.6 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • A portion of the food facility, as specified by the Public Health Inspector, is not kept clean, and/or in good repair. Refer clause 18(b) of The Food Safety Regulations and 4.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Temperature Control - Cooling, Thawing and Refrigeration
      • Potentially hazardous food is not kept at a temperature of 4°C (40°F) or less under refrigeration. Refer to clause 23(1)(a) of The Food Safety Regulations.
    • Food Storage & Equipment
      • Food items are not stored on shelves which are of sufficient height to allow for easy cleaning of the floor and to allow for inspection for pests. Refer to 1.9 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
  5. Follow-up

    0 infractions

  6. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Mechanical Dishwashing
      • Chlorine sanitizing solution is not at least 100 parts per million at 24°C - 44°C (75°F - 111°F). Refer to 3.1.c.ii of the Public Eating Establishment Standard.
  7. Routine

    0 infractions

  8. Routine

    3 infractions

    • Handwashing
      • Hand wash basins are not being used for the sole purpose of hand washing in areas where food is handled or prepared. Refer to 1.11.1 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Temperature Control - Cooling, Thawing and Refrigeration
      • Potentially hazardous food is not kept at a temperature of 4°C (40°F) or less under refrigeration. Refer to clause 23(1)(a) of The Food Safety Regulations.
      • Potentially hazardous food is thawed at room temperature or in another unsafe manner. Refer to 2.2.3 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
    • Food Storage & Equipment
      • Food items are not stored on impervious shelves. Refer to 1.9 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.
      • Inadequate storage space for food, ingredients, equipment, utensils, and other items necessary for the operation of the food facility. Refer to 1.9 of the Public Eating Establishment Standards.

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