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CHENG'S CHINESE RESTAURANT

3705 LAKE EMMA ROAD, LAKE MARY, FL 32746

License #6902309

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Quick take

CHENG'S CHINESE RESTAURANT in LAKE MARY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 73 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 1, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 23 total violations — 6 critical, 17 minor.

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Record snapshot

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Inspections on file
3
Clean inspections
0
Callback visits
0
Latest clean pass
None on file yet

The latest inspection on April 1, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 4 critical, 0 major, and 8 minor.

Inspection data quality

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100%
Inspector notes
23
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Inspection History

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  • Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [14-17-4] Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - side of fryers - exterior of bulk food containers - walk in fan covers
  • [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryers
  • [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - cellphone on meat slicer
  • [29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. - faucet at dish washer station
  • [16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • [08B-56-4] Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. - 2 liter soda stored in drink ice.
  • [01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
  • [12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
  • [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw chicken over chopped scallions at walk in cooler
  • [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. - jugs of cooking oil - bags chicken on floor inside walkin freezer
  • [23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - side cooler
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CHENG'S CHINESE RESTAURANT has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?

C record

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