Cheong Hei Restaurant

81-48 Baxter Avenue, Queens, NY 11373
Chinese
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
47
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Cheong Hei Restaurant has been inspected three times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 13, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

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

“Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

By comparison, the average Queens facility scores 75, putting Cheong Hei Restaurant on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

3
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
47
Jul 23, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
55
Mar 22, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cheong Hei Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cheong Hei Restaurant on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cheong Hei Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cheong Hei Restaurant.

How does Cheong Hei Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Cheong Hei Restaurant most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Cheong Hei Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cheong Hei Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Cheong Hei Restaurant 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 Cheong Hei Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cheong Hei Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.