NEW HONG KONG RESTAURANT
1476 US HWY 17N · WAUCHULA · Hardee County · FL 33873
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed prescription medicine in a food preparation area, owner moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in men's bathroom has a stock of paper towels on it.
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked noodles and rice made the day before with no date marked on them.
27-17-4Intermediate – Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed in men's bathroom no water pressure at the handwashing sink, owner stated work order in to have looked at.
Basic 6
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards in the kitchen grooved.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket is torn on walk in cooler door.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door has a gap underneath it.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open, owner closed. **Corrected On-Site**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water is not working on handwashing sink by the back door.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 12:43 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.