NEW HONG KONG RESTAURANT
1476 US HWY 17N · WAUCHULA · Hardee County · FL 33873
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
See what changed since the last inspection.
Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed 2 bottles of prescription medication on a food preparation table,owner moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 2
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by reach in freezer by the cook line.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at the hand wash sink in back of kitchen, owner replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on the prep table. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed container with rice with a cracked lid on shelf in the kitchen.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer in the kitchen.
42-02-4Basic – Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed drill on the shelf with cans of Hoisin Sauce in the kitchen, owner moved. **Corrected On-Site**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of both reach in freezers in back of kitchen soiled and rusted.
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine solution read at 0pm, owner changed new reading 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:49 AM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.