Cheng's Chinese Restaurant in Lake Mary
Last inspected:
3705 Lake Emma Road, Lake Mary, FL 32746Cheng's Chinese Restaurant in Lake Mary has a significant compliance issue relative to Florida standards. Across 24 inspections since 2016, the facility accumulated 251 violations, averaging 10.5 per inspection — more than double the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations appeared in nearly every inspection, including recurring problems with employee health reporting, chemical storage, food contact surface sanitation, and proper cooking temperatures. The facility received two disciplinary actions totaling $600 in fines. Two fire safety violations were documented in 2020 and 2022 involving blocked exits and a defective fire extinguisher. The most recent inspection on April 1, 2026 found 18 violations including four high-priority findings related to management awareness, chemical storage, cooking temperatures, and handwashing procedures, with the disposition "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cheng's Chinese Restaurant in Lake Mary: Comparison to Seminole County Averages
This Facility
10.5
violations / inspection
10.5 violations per inspection
Seminole County Avg
5.44
violations / inspection
5.44 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Seminole County Avg
0.14
closures / facility
0.14 county average
Cheng's Chinese Restaurant in Lake Mary: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024067095 | $200.00 | Aug 28, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2016007405 | $400.00 | Dec 22, 2015 | Orlando |
Cheng's Chinese Restaurant in Lake Mary: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Large k class extinguisher in the red
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. In the dining room, exit door blocked by boxes and decorative screen
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Cheng's Chinese Restaurant in Lake Mary: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections25 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections34 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections30 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Cheng's Chinese Restaurant in Lake Mary: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cheng's Chinese Restaurant in Lake Mary last inspected?
- Cheng's Chinese Restaurant in Lake Mary was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 1, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Cheng's Chinese Restaurant in Lake Mary?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cheng's Chinese Restaurant in Lake Mary are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Cheng's Chinese Restaurant in Lake Mary had?
- Cheng's Chinese Restaurant in Lake Mary has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cheng's Chinese Restaurant in Lake Mary find?
- Cheng's Chinese Restaurant in Lake Mary was most recently inspected on April 1, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cheng's Chinese Restaurant in Lake Mary ever been shut down?
- No, Cheng's Chinese Restaurant in Lake Mary has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has Cheng's Chinese Restaurant in Lake Mary had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Cheng's Chinese Restaurant in Lake Mary has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Cheng's Chinese Restaurant in Lake Mary faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Cheng's Chinese Restaurant in Lake Mary has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has Cheng's Chinese Restaurant in Lake Mary been fined?
- Cheng's Chinese Restaurant in Lake Mary has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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