HOUSE OF CHEUNG
499 NE 20 ST, Boca Raton FL 33431 · 917-603-2978
Last inspected Feb 20, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
JUL 24
DEC 24
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with hand out.
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024010193 | Feb 16, 2024 | Mar 20, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Standing 2 door freezer; frozen raw chicken stored over frozen raw beef.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with hand out.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen hand washing sink water 78F. Per operator the stored just opened and the water needs time to get hot.
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom not self closing.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at Cookline.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cooks bottle of water on Cookline prep area. Operator removed.
Faucet/handle missing at kitchen hand washing sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided operator with print out.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at service area prep table.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom doesn't have a self closing unit, door remains open.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.employee cup of beverage on prep table. Employee removed beverage
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook engaged in food preparation not wearing a hair restraint. Cook put on hair restraint
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing cold water handle at handwashing sink in kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign in restroom handwashing sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour containers not labeled. Manager labeled flour
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee bathroom Operator closed bathroom door.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in employee..bathroom.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used as rice scoop, chef discarded bowl
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign in employee restroom
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled. Chef labeled flour
Jul 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.walk in cooler at Chicken balls; (50F - Cold Holding); cabbage (50F - Cold Holding), manager moved items to working cooler and called for maintenance.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Manager removed bowl
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Feb 16, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 15, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
6 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours...sweet and sour chicken 46 F-47F in walk in cooler, food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue. Advise operator to discarded food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...cooked ground pork directly stored top of the raw shrimp at walk in cooler. Operator properly stored.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature raw shrimp stored with raw raw chicken touched each other. Operator properly stored.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found... Approximately 10 rodent droppings underneath shelvings by the triple sink at kitchen 2 rodent droppings on the shelf underneath prep table by the triple sink at kitchen 5 rodent droppings in the shelf underneath prep table at kitchen. 2 rodent droppings in the bowl at kitchen. 13 rodent droppings in the speed racks by the water heater at kitchen.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse...Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours...sweet and sour chicken 46 F-47F in walk in cooler, food was cooked yesterday.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...tofu 44 F, chicken 44F, egg rolls 44° in walk in cooler, food was not prepped or portion today. Ambient temperature 39 F. Operator stated that door was not closed for lunch rush, Food being held less than 4 hours. Operator closed dood.
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen has no hot water manager fixed problem
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
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.