Cheng's

2040 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10303
Chinese
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Cheng's appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. On Oct 27, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from three to four between inspections.

Across the inspection history, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Staten Island facility scores 75, putting Cheng's on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 27, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
61
Mar 4, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
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
78
Apr 3, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cheng's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cheng's on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cheng's?

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

How does Cheng's compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Cheng's most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Cheng's's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cheng's have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cheng's 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 Cheng's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cheng's is inspected roughly once per year on average.