CHENG'S CHINESE RESTAURANT
3705 LAKE EMMA ROAD, LAKE MARY, FL 32746
License #6902309
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →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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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on April 1, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 4 critical, 0 major, and 8 minor.
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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?
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