House of Cheung

499 Ne 20 St, Boca Raton, FL 33431

Chinese

Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2022, House of Cheung has nine inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 20, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

Compared to other Boca Raton restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 20, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used

FL-45

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

7 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Apr 9, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee bathroom Operator closed bathroom door. **Corrected On-Site**

32-02-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in employee ..bathroom.

32-12-6

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jul 8, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 16, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Mar 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Three door flip top cooler on cook line at pasta, beef, chicken (46-47F - Cold Holding), chef moved items to working cooler and called for maintenance

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Chef turned hot water on **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

36-37-5

Jul 18, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chef removed bags. **Corrected On-Site**

14-31-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the rest room, chef replaces paper towels **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Chef removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chef removed and washed utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in kitchen

31B-04-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.chef removed bowl **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was House of Cheung last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at House of Cheung on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does House of Cheung compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

House of Cheung most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has House of Cheung's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at House of Cheung have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at House of Cheung means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is House of Cheung inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, House of Cheung is inspected around three times per year on average.

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