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CHENG'S CHINESE RESTAURANT

4004 S SEMORAN BLVD · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32822

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 27, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3338138
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8357397
DBPR license5806700

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
8 High Priority5 Intermediate23 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical36 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

36 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 8

#24High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Visine in reach in cooler Mira lax on prep shelf by to go boxes.

#25High Priority22-49-4

High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#26High Priority28-14-5

High Priority – Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. When asked where they dump mop water the operator said outside.

#27High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In walk in cooler.

#28High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over vegetables and sauce. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#29High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Nothing in walk in cooler.

#30High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Time marked 12/13/23. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#31High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Wontons 84F per operator less than 2 hours.

Intermediate 5

#32Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. Knife magnet.

#33Intermediate22-38-5

Intermediate – No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#34Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink by entrance to kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#35Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves by dishmachine. Prep table shelves.

#36Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 23

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Msg **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout.

#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Throughout.

#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones throughout.

#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Microwave. Walk in cooler and freezer doors.

#7Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Cases of beef on floor in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic08B-23-5

Basic – Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between contact with different raw animal products. One pair of tongs used for raw chicken, pork, shrimp and beef. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop for msg in storage area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. Over hood and several throughout kitchen.

#13Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both restrooms.

#14Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards. Hoods Fans in kitchen Hand sink in kitchen **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onions. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#17Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Egg cartoons used in walk in cooler to catch drainage

#18Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. To go bags in dining room on floor. Disposable tableware in storage room by bathrooms.

#19Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Broccoli and cut vegetables in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#20Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#21Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#22Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

#23Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, Msg Salt in storage room. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:10 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
5 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
5 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
2 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 48 · Gas appliances / boiler certificate – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.