Cheng's Chinese Restaurant in Orlando
Last inspected:
4004 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32822Cheng's Chinese Restaurant in Orlando has accumulated 448 violations across 34 inspections since 2016, averaging 13.2 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but faces recurring compliance problems, particularly with ventilation, chemical storage, and food contact surfaces. Fire inspectors have cited propane tanks stored inside the building on multiple occasions, including as recently as February 2026. The restaurant received one disciplinary action totaling $1,160 in fines.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cheng's Chinese Restaurant in Orlando: Comparison to Orange County Averages
This Facility
13.2
violations / inspection
13.2 violations per inspection
Orange County Avg
5.9
violations / inspection
5.9 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Orange County Avg
0.12
closures / facility
0.12 county average
Cheng's Chinese Restaurant in Orlando: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $1,160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019004752 | $1,160.00 | Nov 20, 2018 | Jacksonville |
Cheng's Chinese Restaurant in Orlando: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (5)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
Under dish machine shelf. Has a heater attached
Operator removed from inside **Corrected On-Site**
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 · 48-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
On prep table in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
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.
— 3 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2016-09-19: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked, hallway with reduced, operator storing soft drinks and dry goods, hallway. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-09-20: **Time Extended**
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.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked, hallway with reduced, operator storing soft drinks and dry goods, hallway. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**
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.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked, empty boxes by back door.For reporting purposes only.
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 Orlando: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)
— 1 inspection14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections36 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections31 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections30 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections39 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections42 violations · 28 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 19 violations (13 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections37 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
Cheng's Chinese Restaurant in Orlando: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cheng's Chinese Restaurant in Orlando last inspected?
- Cheng's Chinese Restaurant in Orlando was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 19, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Cheng's Chinese Restaurant in Orlando?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cheng's Chinese Restaurant in Orlando are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Cheng's Chinese Restaurant in Orlando had?
- Cheng's Chinese Restaurant in Orlando has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 13.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cheng's Chinese Restaurant in Orlando find?
- Cheng's Chinese Restaurant in Orlando was most recently inspected on February 19, 2026 with 16 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Cheng's Chinese Restaurant in Orlando ever been shut down?
- No, Cheng's Chinese Restaurant in Orlando has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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 Orlando had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Cheng's Chinese Restaurant in Orlando has 5 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Cheng's Chinese Restaurant in Orlando faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Cheng's Chinese Restaurant in Orlando has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,160.00 in fines.
- How much has Cheng's Chinese Restaurant in Orlando been fined?
- Cheng's Chinese Restaurant in Orlando has been fined a total of $1,160.00 across 1 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.
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