CHENG'S CHINESE RESTAURANT
3705 LAKE EMMA ROAD, Lake Mary FL 32746 · 407.333.0099
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024067095 | Aug 28, 2024 | Jan 6, 2025 | $200 |
| 4--2016007405 | Dec 22, 2015 | May 2, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. - 2 liter soda stored in drink ice.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw chicken over chopped scallions at walk in cooler
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. - faucet at dish washer station
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - side cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - cellphone on meat slicer
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryers
Food stored on floor. - jugs of cooking oil - bags chicken on floor inside walkin freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - side of fryers - exterior of bulk food containers - walk in fan covers
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - deep grout lines causing retention of standing water at cookline
No hot running water at mop sink. - operator states hot water line turned off
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
Sep 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COOKLINE RIGHT; - cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding) see stop sale - bean sprout (44F - Cold Holding) - pooled eggs (45F - Cold Holding)
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. - at glass door cooler
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - deep grout lines causing retention of standing water at cookline
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
No hot running water at mop sink. - operator states hot water line turned off
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk sugar
Feb 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. - establishment using "101 Bleach". Manufacturer label does not include use for sanitize.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cook line coolers
Food stored on floor. - various items on floor in walk in freezer
No hot running water at mop sink. - hot water not connected
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - walk in cooler shelves soiled - walk in fan covers soiled
Feb 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. - employee washing dishes, then put on gloves to cut chicken, no handwash.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. - employee washing dishes, then put on gloves to cut chicken,
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. - employee used wash cloth, to scrub shoes, then returned to food prep station with soiled cloth. Manager instructed employee to wash hands.
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. - establishment using "101 Bleach". Manufacturer label does not include use for sanitize.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. - employee washed cutting board, knife, and plates, brought back to cookline, no sanitizer used
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. - egg rolls sitting in reused chicken box lid.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COOKLINE RIGHT: - beansprouts (62F - Cold Holding); - cooked noodles (46F); - cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); - dumplings (49F - Cold Holding) Manager states items prepped this morning less than 4 hours
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. - multiple employee washed hands at hand washed sink
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener blade
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - bowl used to scoop dry bulk products
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cook line coolers
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. - knife stored between cookline coolers
Food stored on floor. - various items on floor in walk in freezer
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. - scoop handle buried in bulk corn starch
No hot running water at mop sink. - hot water not connected
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - walk in cooler shelves soiled - walk in fan covers soiled
Aug 28, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw beef kabobs over cooked pork in reach in cooler at cook line - walk in cooler, raw chicken over raw shell eggs
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COOKLINE COOLER RIGHT: - noodles (53F - Cold Holding); - bean sprouts (55F - Cold Holding); - cooked pork (53F - Cold Holding); - cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding)
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic bowl, no handle, used to scoop cooked rice - metal bowl used to scoop uncooked rice
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - door handles soiled on cook line coolers
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. - knife stored between cook line coolers
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - tray of personal items stored on top of bag in box syrups. - cellphone on shelf above microwave
Food stored on floor. - various bags of food stored on floor in walk in freezer
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. - bulk flour
No hot running water at mop sink.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
Aug 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. - prep employee cutting raw chicken, briefly rinsed hands at triple sink, then using bare hands to move cooked, cooled wontons to food container brought to walk in for further cooling. Manager states will recook to above 165f
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. - cookline employee cutting ready to eat chicken, placed on plate for service, then wiped hands off on apron, and continues with other food prep.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. - employee washed food pan, rinsed, used immediately to store food. No sanitizer, no air dry.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw beef kabobs over cooked pork in reach in cooler at cook line - walk in cooler, raw chicken over raw shell eggs
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COOKLINE COOLER RIGHT: - noodles (53F - Cold Holding); - bean sprouts (55F - Cold Holding); - cooked pork (53F - Cold Holding); - cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding)
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. - employee washed hands at triple sink
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic bowl, no handle, used to scoop cooked rice - metal bowl used to scoop uncooked rice
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - door handles soiled on cook line coolers
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. - knife stored between cook line coolers
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - tray of personal items stored on top of bag in box syrups. - cellphone on shelf above microwave
Food stored on floor. - various bags of food stored on floor in walk in freezer
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. - bulk flour
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - emailed to operator
No hot running water at mop sink.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. - chicken sitting in three compartment sink, no running water
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Egg rolls and General Tso chicken stored in duck sauce boxes in glass reach in cooler at end of cooks line
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Egg rolls and General Tso chicken stored in box that had duck sauce
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with red chemical no label stored under dish machine
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk in cooler ceiling mold like substance and dust debris
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket and book bag stored on dry storage shelf by prep area
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of fortune cookies stored directly on floor at dining room used as storage space Chicken in bags stored directly on floor at walk in freezer Cooking oil stored directly on floor at cooks line
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on rolling cart at cooks line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave at dry storage area by prep area
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go container stored on floor of dining room converted to storage space
Stored food not covered. Cut vegetables,egg rolls and bus tub of raw chicken no cover in walk in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar no label at dry storage area
Aug 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fried wonton strips stored in a recycled chicken box
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee returned from outside and failed to wash hands prior to handling food, employee rinsed hands in the 3 compartment sink and later wash hands in a hand wash sink
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Wonton prep and fried chips prep
Food stored on floor. On the frezzer floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the fryers
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Propped open
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm
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.