Cheng's Chinese Restaurant, 4004 S. Semoran Blvd., Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHENG'S CHINESE RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4004 S. Semoran Blvd., Orlando, FL 32822
License #: 5806700
Total inspections: 24
Last inspection: 09/09/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination, stored by clean plates by cooks line.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system, over broiler box, by cooks line.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable, platform made of raw wood used to hold containers with food, next to cooks line.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature, chicken , back prep area.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, sushi area.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, sugar, container dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food, raw egg wash stored over spouts inside reach in cooler by cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination, scallions in the buffet area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
09/09/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit, thermometer was 6°f off. **Warning**
08/27/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification, manager cannot find food manager certificate. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit, thermometer was 6°f off. **Warning**
6/25/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair, 1st deli unit in the cooks line had ambient temp of 48°f, had sprouts 45°f, lettuce 45°f, egg and egg wash 50°f, cooked vegetables 46°f. **Warning**
  • Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment in areas that may result in cross contamination, plumbing snake was stored next to,bottles of oil, back prep area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, sprouts 45°f, vegetables 46°f, chopped lettuce 46°f, top of deli unit, 1st cooler, cooks line. Bottom deli unit eggs, egg wash 46°f. Cornstarch 86°f , cooks line. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in walk-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged, raw beef was stored next to cooked vegetables inside walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification, manager cannot find food manager certificate. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit, thermometer was 6°f off. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, melon inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
6/24/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles, walk in cooler and freezer.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable, wood platforms holding equipment by walk in freezer.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods, raw beef wrapped in house was stored next to precooked vegetables bags inside walk in freezer.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, cooked chicken and pork.
1/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/10/2013Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface, dishwashing racks.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair, reach in cooler had ambient temp of 46°f , , domestic unit by cooks line.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken, holding chicken inside reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under refrigerator by cooks line..
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, MSG **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, shrimp 46°f, chicken 45°f, chicken 44°f **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, chicken was 130°f product was discarded **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in walk-in freezer _ not all products commercially packaged, raw chicken over precooked vegetables.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, holding green dishwashing gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For the Hispanic cook.
8/26/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, pipes around cooks line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in walk-in freezer ' not all products commercially packaged, chicken stored next to shrimp **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, inside reach in cooler by cooksline. **Warning**
6/25/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, pipes around cooks line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair, reach in cooler by cooks line was 48°f, deli unit by cooks line was 50°f. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable, platform made of raw wood stored by deep friers, platform was removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, handsink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, by cooks line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly, kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris, by cooks line. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, egg rolls , chicken, shrimp were 48°f , product was discarded. Domestic unit had ambient temp of 48°f, and pork , sprouts, cut lettuce were 50°f, operator said those were put inside this morning. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, 3 types of chicken were 81°f, on cooks line products were reheated to 185°f, 189°f, 196°f. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in walk-in freezer ' not all products commercially packaged, chicken stored next to shrimp **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, holding gloves. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue, domestic unit by cooks line. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, inside reach in cooler by cooksline. **Warning**
6/19/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation, cooks.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered, flour **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor, bottle of oil . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink in kitchen provided with disposable towels.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature, chicken back food preparation area.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, deli unit by cooks line
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, by cooks line.
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours, rice was 49?f manager discarded products. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb, mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, blocked with equipment .
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, men restroom with urinal.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling, rice was 49?f cooked yesterday.Product was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, cooked rice , cooked chicken , cooked egg rolls inside reach in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
4/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, handsink was blocked with cooler.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, inside reach in cooler by cook's line.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, by frony kitchen area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, boxes of chicken in the kitchen area.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods, raw chicken was stored over ready to eat vegetables inside walk in freezer .
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, storage racks inside walk in cooler .
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked, chicken inside reach in cooler .
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, reach in cooler by cook's line , and cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb, mop sink.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, oil and water by cook's line and dry storage area.
5/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 37-20-2 Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
2/17/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Training was expired This violation must be corrected by : 1-29-12.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, boxes of chicken , kitchen area .
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods, raw chicken was stored next to cooked vegetables inside walk in freezer .
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods, raw eggs wash was stored over sprouts, with bottom of pan in direct contact with sprouts, inside reach in cooler by cook's line .
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, prok was 57f, products was moved to a cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature, chicken in the back food preparation area .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, was stored over food preparation table .
11/29/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, on top of preparation table by walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Violation: 37-20-2 Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
8/31/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours, chicken was 46f and 48f, product was discarded. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatorysushi area.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, by sushi area.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, tongs by cook's line.
  • Observed hole in wall, by dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods, raw chicken packaged in stored on top of raw beef inside walk in freezer and raw beef packaged in store wason top of cooked chicken inside walk in freezer .
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods, tub with raw chicken was stored over tubs with cooked chicken and rice.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue, by cook's line.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, sushi was 60f.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, storage racks inside walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit, sushi.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, on top of preparation table by walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, vinegar in cook's line. Corrected On Site.
6/23/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/7/2011Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, cooked products inside walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, hard noodles, server station.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect, cook touching cooked chicken with bare hands.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect, cook's line.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Single-service containers not constructed with the required characteristics, lids of boxes used as cooling pans. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, was stored on top of food preparation table.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches (palmetto bugs by water heater on premises.
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label, soap.
1/6/2011Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, bag of chicken inside walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours, rice was cooked yesterday and was 70f, product was discarded. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint, cook's .
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint, cook.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength, was o ppm . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, reach in freezer by cook's line.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed emergency exits, blocked with empty boxes. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
12/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, rice was 70f , operator said is sushi rice, I asked if he had a test kit, he said no test kit was available .
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination, costumers were scooping ice cream.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, box of noodles. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit, ice cream scoop.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floorboxes of take out containers . Corrected On Site.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
2/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Unpackaged food not protected from sources of contamination during preparation, costumer was scooping ice cream.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination, bag of flour inside food preparation room. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation, raw chicken was stored over raw beef inside walk in freezer . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect, employee scooping ice cream without gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, box was holding cooked chicken wings inside walk in cooler.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled walk-in cooler shelves.
10/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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