Cheli

133-42 39 Avenue, Queens, NY 11354
Chinese
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Cheli has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 13, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The latest visit found two violations, down from three violations the time before.

Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Cheli is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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.
02G
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.
10F
82
Mar 8, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
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.
02G
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
64
Aug 4, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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.
02G
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.
10F
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.
10B
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cheli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cheli on file is from Jan 13, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cheli?

Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cheli.

How does Cheli compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Cheli most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Cheli's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cheli have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cheli means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Cheli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cheli is inspected roughly once per year on average.