House of Cheng

89 East 165 Street, Bronx, NY 10452
Chinese
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at House of Cheng stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 24, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Among Bronx restaurants, the typical score is 77; House of Cheng is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
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
Dec 11, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
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
Aug 30, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was House of Cheng last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at House of Cheng on file is from Apr 24, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at House of Cheng?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at House of Cheng.

How does House of Cheng compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

House of Cheng most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at House of Cheng have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at House of Cheng 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 House of Cheng inspected?

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