He Sheng Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
61
Score
Inspectors have visited He Sheng Chinese Restaurant nine times, with records going back to 2022. On Apr 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
By comparison, the average Winter Park facility scores 83, putting He Sheng Chinese Restaurant on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200+ ppm chlorine. Operator added more water 100ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sani bucket inside hand wash sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired 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
Basic - Stored food not covered. Dumplings in walk in freezer. Operator placed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease Exterior of fryers soiled with grease **Warning**
23-03-4
61
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small plastic containers inside flour and sugar bin. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between fryer and reach in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets reach in cooler at cook line. Walk in cooler fan cover soiled with dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To-go containers at cook line. Operator inverted all containers **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing shrimp at room temperature. Operator placed under cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
78
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple bags with pork at walk in freezer
14-31-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container inside soy sauce **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of chicken in walk in freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets reach in cooler at cook line **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in walk in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To-go containers in cook line shelf facing up **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
55
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth solution Chlorine 200ppm+ Operator added more water. Chlorine 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple bags with pork at walk in freezer
14-31-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken and pork at walk in cooler not date marked
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle at sugar container **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container with shrimp at walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple preparations at walk in cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing Shrimp at room temperature. Advised operator to move to a cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
47
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. General chicken 48-50F in walk in cooler per operator cooling since last night more then 6 hours
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in freezer
08A-17-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. General chicken 48-50F in walk in cooler per operator cooling since last night more then 6 hours
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filling bucket with water **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Pork in walk in cooler not date marked
02C-08-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil containers next to prep table
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer around door and floor
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of Cook line reach in cooler with food debris and soiled gaskets
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To-go containers in cook line shelf facing up **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves with rust
14-17-4
37
Mar 26, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Dec 5, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat in walk in cooler
08A-05-6
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Wings lined with brown paper bag by fryer station Beef lined with trash bag in walk in cooler
14-86-1
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee come out of bathroom and pick up tongs.Educated operator that hands must be washed again after bathroom use
12A-11-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in triple sink
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Saran Wrap stored on hand washing sink at dish wash area.Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Operator has hand out but did not complete
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at dish wash area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of food stored on floor of walk in freezer
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In use tongs stored on rolling cart at cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cooks line
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves and liners are soiled at walk in cooler
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar no label at dry storage area
02D-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make table at cooks line
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Ear bud container and keys stored on egg roll bags **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
30
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over sauces in reach in cooler at cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over raw shrimp at walk in cooler
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork made yesterday not date marked
02C-02-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooking oil,food stored on floor at kitchen,walk in cooler and walk in freezer
08B-47-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler next to front line Watermelon per operator his personal food in walk in cooler
08B-49-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl instead of scoop for sugar
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and white sesame seeds not labeled
02D-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting on make table
14-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at front counter had no solution.Operator added bleach **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above wok station and fryer
23-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In use metal spatula stored between prep table and fryer In use tongs stored on rolling cart metal structure Scoop handle in direct contact with rice **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
45
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Hoison Sauce 5lbs
01B-01-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Menu being used as liner for cooked chicken wings **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket of sanitizer stored at hand washing sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at cooks line has no soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in direct contact with flour
10-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In use tongs on moving spice rack located by the wok station **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor at cooks line
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice build up around door
14-69-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of green onions over cooked noodles Case of mushrooms over alfalfa sprouts
08B-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in walk in cooler has dust debris **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave located by mop sink
22-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temping at 85F
10-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was He Sheng Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at He Sheng Chinese Restaurant on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at He Sheng Chinese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at He Sheng Chinese Restaurant.
How does He Sheng Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Winter Park?
He Sheng Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Park average of 83.
Has He Sheng Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at He Sheng Chinese Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at He Sheng Chinese Restaurant 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 He Sheng Chinese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, He Sheng Chinese Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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