CHENG'S ASIAN BISTRO
10962 W COLONIAL DR, Ocoee FL 34761 · 407.877.8282
Last inspected Nov 19, 2025 · 8 visits since September 2023
JAN 24
JUL 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
NOV 25
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5 inspections, swinging between B and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2017043912 | Aug 29, 2017 | Sep 20, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and ice scoop. Manager added to wash.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop ingredients in large containers. Manager removed bowls.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Manager removed
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole over triple sink and over reach in freezer.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Sauce bucket and items under storage rack located in the walk-in cooler.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Manager turned them over.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Multiple cases of unwashed vegetables over prepared carrots and other items. Manager changed rotation.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large containers with white substance.
Sep 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna over RTE in walk in cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washing utensils at hand wash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic containers used to scoop rice and sugar next to cook line
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO tanks at server station
Food stored on floor. Sauce and container with onions at walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice in multiple reach in freezer next to walk in cooler
Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Sleeping cot located next to server station, not divided from food prep area. Advised operator to removed or relocate
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out containers not inverted at cook line
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By 3 compartment sink and front hws by syrup soda machine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. By 3 compartment sink. Operator refilled dispenser.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic to go bowls used to scoop rice. Operator removed wontons from.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooking equipment handles on cooks line.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Entrance to kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Sauce, and wontons stored on the floor by cooks line. Operator removed wontons from the floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed from ice.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging from oven.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, and sides of cooking equipment on cooks line.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hws on cooks line hot water turned off. Operator turned on.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cooks line and underneath 3 compartment sink.
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (59F - Cold Holding); shrimp (59F - Cold Holding); pasta (59F - Cold Holding). Items in display case less than 4 hours. Manager placed display case on 6 hour time plan.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink at expo/ drink station
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. used to scoop rice. Manager removed
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Under table next to triple sink On cook line on top on freezer. Manager removed.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Entrance to kitchen
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Manager drink from open cup in kitchen, personal items stored on counter on cook line.
Food stored on floor. Onions and potatoes in walk-in cooler
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At fountain machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover and ceiling in walk-in cooler
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Number 10 cans holding utensils on cook line. Manager discarded.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans in storage over reach in freezers.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawed at room temperature. Manager added to running water.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Manager added time mark.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink on cook line
No soap provided at handwash sink. On cook line
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop hot rice. Manager removed
Food stored on floor. Oil on cook line
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.in ice machine
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Manager added time mark.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink on cook line
No soap provided at handwash sink. On cook line
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop hot rice. Manager removed
Food stored on floor. Oil on cook line
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.in ice machine
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Staff used triple sink. Manager educated staff.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At sushi bar Togo bowl in sink. Staff removed.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Under prep table.
Employee beverage container in ice machine. Bottled drink. Open container. Manager removed drink, instructed employees to remove nice.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. He added his hat
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in reach in freezer
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Bowl used for sushi rice.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ingredients containers Prep tables throughout establishment Equipment throughout establishment
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Sep 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); teriyaki chicken (48F - Cold Holding); shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); pork (50F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); teriyaki chicken (48F - Cold Holding); shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); pork (50F - Cold Holding) from yesterday manager states items have been in the cooler since yesterday. Ambient temperature 50F
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Staff used triple sink. Manager educated staff.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At sushi bar Togo bowl in sink. Staff removed.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezers
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Under prep table.
Employee beverage container in ice machine. Bottled drink. Open container. Manager removed drink, instructed employees to remove nice.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. He added his hat
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in reach in freezer
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Bowl used for sushi rice.
Food stored on floor. Chicken slacking on the floor in bucket. Manager picked it up.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ingredients containers Prep tables throughout establishment Equipment throughout establishment
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken on the floor in bucket. Manager put in walk-in.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.