Cheen Huaye Southern Mexican Cuisine
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
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Score
Inspectors have visited Cheen Huaye Southern Mexican Cuisine eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 7, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust”, which has been cited three times.
Among Florida restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of build up in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Observed cup with no handle used to dispense cooked rice and steeak.
14-01-5
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
21-38-4
70
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
95
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee began working with food, after taking out trash without first washing hands.
12A-16-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen area. Chef added. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired on 4/6/24 for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in men's restroom and in ware wash area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
11-26-1
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
14-38-4
Basic - Observed cup used to dispense various foods throughout kitchen area.
14-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Located in kitchen area.
21-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
43
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
21-38-4
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Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of fruit being stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
95
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
29
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of raid stored on shelf in prep area.
41-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed case of tomatoes being stored on top of hand washing sink in prep area. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Chef added. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container of food being stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 89°F and located on flat grill. Chef instructed employee to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Chef cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cheen Huaye Southern Mexican Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cheen Huaye Southern Mexican Cuisine on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cheen Huaye Southern Mexican Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cheen Huaye Southern Mexican Cuisine.
Has Cheen Huaye Southern Mexican Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cheen Huaye Southern Mexican Cuisine have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cheen Huaye Southern Mexican Cuisine means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cheen Huaye Southern Mexican Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cheen Huaye Southern Mexican Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.
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