CHEONG HEI RESTAURANT in Elmhurst
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
REOPENED
Last inspected Jun 17, 2026
📍 81-48 BAXTER AVENUE, Queens, NY 11373 ·
🍽️ Chinese
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🚇 Jackson Heights-Roosevelt
Overview
Cheong Hei Restaurant in Elmhurst, Queens has not yet received a letter grade from NYC DOHMH. The Chinese restaurant has undergone 3 inspections since 2023, with a grade determination pending from the most recent inspection.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Closures
CHEONG HEI RESTAURANT in Elmhurst: Emergency Closures (2)
CHEONG HEI RESTAURANT in Elmhurst: Full Inspection History (6 records)
✅ REOPENED
Jun 17, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 4
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.
Violations:
10B
🚫 CLOSURE
Jun 15, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 11
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Violations:
04M
🚫 CLOSURE
Jun 9, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 61
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.
Violations:
10B
Nov 13, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborag...
Jul 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Cold TCS food item...
Mar 22, 2023
— Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CHEONG HEI RESTAURANT in Elmhurst: News Coverage (1)
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CHEONG HEI RESTAURANT in Elmhurst: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CHEONG HEI RESTAURANT last inspected?
- CHEONG HEI RESTAURANT was last inspected on June 17, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 4 points.
- What is CHEONG HEI RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- CHEONG HEI RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has CHEONG HEI RESTAURANT been closed by NYC Health?
- CHEONG HEI RESTAURANT has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has CHEONG HEI RESTAURANT had?
- CHEONG HEI RESTAURANT has 6 health inspections on record from March 2023 through June 2026.
- What was the worst inspection score at CHEONG HEI RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CHEONG HEI RESTAURANT was 61 points on June 9, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.