Chinese · Elmhurst

CHEONG HEI RESTAURANT health grade & inspection history

81-48 BAXTER AVENUE, Queens, NY 11373

61 latest violation-point score

Most recent represented grade is pending (Jun 17, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jun 9, 2026; lower is better.

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Jun 9, 2026Inspection date
10Violations recorded
5Critical items
Official action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 02B
    Critical violation

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

  • 04K
    Critical violation

    Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

  • 04M
    Critical violation

    Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

  • 06D
    Critical violation

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

  • 06E
    Critical violation

    Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

  • 08A

    Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

  • 08C

    Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

  • 09C

    Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

  • 10B

    Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

  • 10F

    Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

Score trend

CHEONG HEI RESTAURANT inspection history

30 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.

DateGradeScoreViolationsInspection
Jun 17, 202642Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Jun 15, 2026112Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Jun 9, 20266110Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Nov 13, 2025317Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Jul 23, 2024316Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Repeat patterns

Recurring violation codes

Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.

  • 10F
    Recorded in 4 inspections

    Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

  • 08A
    Recorded in 4 inspections

    Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

  • 10B
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

  • 02B
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

  • 04M
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

  • 04K
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

  • 09C
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

  • 02G
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

Official location

CHEONG HEI RESTAURANT on the map

Common questions

CHEONG HEI RESTAURANT inspection FAQ

What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for CHEONG HEI RESTAURANT?

The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is Not graded, dated Jun 17, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 61 violation points.

When was CHEONG HEI RESTAURANT last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jun 9, 2026.

Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?

Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.

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