Chinese · Elmhurst
CHEONG HEI RESTAURANT health grade & inspection history
81-48 BAXTER AVENUE, Queens, NY 11373
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
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02BCritical violation
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 04KCritical violation
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 04MCritical violation
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 06ECritical 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.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | — | 4 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection |
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | 11 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection |
| Jun 9, 2026 | — | 61 | 10 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Nov 13, 2025 | — | 31 | 7 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jul 23, 2024 | — | 31 | 6 | Cycle 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.
- 10FRecorded 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.
- 08ARecorded in 4 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 10BRecorded 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.
- 02BRecorded in 3 inspections
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 04MRecorded in 2 inspections
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- 04KRecorded in 2 inspections
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 09CRecorded in 2 inspections
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- 02GRecorded 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
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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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