HONG KONG CITY BBQ
5301 N SR 7 · TAMARAC · Broward County · FL 33319
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
31 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 13
03D-02-4High Priority – Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Eggrolls 50-57F and cooked chicken 65F at walkin cooler. Foods cooling since last night in large covered plastic containers. See Stop Sale . **Warning**
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of corn (6lbs) and 1 can of bamboo shoots ( 6lbs) dented at the seams in wait station. **Warning**
08B-02-4High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Lobster tanks with live lobsters inside for public consumption with excessive debris and algae. **Warning**
12A-28-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched hat and then prepped food without washing hands first. Employee washed hands. **Warning**
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cabbage 63F, sprouts 63F, bamboo shoots 50F, and pork 50F all food stocked above rim level of containers. Over stacks removed and placed inside cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Pork,chicken,duck and ribs under time control not time marked in front counter area. **Warning**
03D-07-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Prepped raw ribs 48-50 F and raw beef 48-49F at walkin cooler. Foods prepped last night and have been stored in the walkin cooler ever since. Food has not been removed from cooler. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
08A-05-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over sauces at walkin cooler. Raw beef over rice at Daewoo freezer in wait station. **Warning**
08A-21-4High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken next to and touching bag of raw shrim at walkin cooler. Raw beef over noodles and raw fish over eggrolls at walkin freezer. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 fresh and 10 dry rodent droppings in dishwashing area next to cookline. 2 dry rodent droppings ivy water heater. 11 dry rodent droppings under shelving units in wait station. **Warning**
01B-02-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Eggrolls 50-57F and cooked chicken 65F at walkin cooler. Foods cooling since last night in large covered plastic containers. See Stop Sale . Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Prepped raw ribs 48-50 F and raw beef 48-49F at walkin cooler. Foods prepped last night and have been stored in the walkin cooler ever since. Food has not been removed from cooler. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
41-02-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Hair spray next to condiments on shelving in wait station. Chemical moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
28-26-4High Priority – Wastewater backing up through floor drains in front counter area where food preparation occurs. Water from drain seeping thru carpet on top of drain. Area wet from employees stepping on waste water. This area is where meats are cut and rice is served. When the carpet was pulled up observed clogged drain and strong odor. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
11-07-4Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed Big Five with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Eggrolls 50-57F and cooked chicken 65F at walkin cooler. Foods cooling since last night in large covered plastic containers. See Stop Sale . **Warning**
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Tea strainer stored in handwash sink at wait station. Obstruction removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-06-4Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Water shut off. **Warning**
22-18-4Intermediate – Soil residue in food storage containers. Cabbage storage container heavily soiled at walkin cooler. **Warning**
Basic 13
14-01-4Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At rice container in walkin cooler. **Warning**
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment ( cups and tea pots) stored in dirty shelving in wait station **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in front counter area. **Warning**
14-11-4Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer lid in disrepair. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front counter area. Floors soiled at walkin cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-4Basic – Food stored in holding unit not covered. Prepped veggies uncovered at walkin cooler. Bread uncovered at chest freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Raw pork and raw chicken on floor at walkin cooler. Raw beef on floor at walkin freezer. **Warning**
14-13-4Basic – Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Use of non food grade cloth to make noodle sheets. **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Takeout containers on floor in wait station. **Warning**
23-05-4Basic – Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Walkin cooler and walkin freezer door handles soiled. Top of chest freezer soiled. Skewers stored in soiled container. Gaskets soiled at Daewoo cooler in wait station. Shelving soiled in wait station. **Warning**
42-04-4Basic – Storage of tools on shelf above or with food. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled in dishwashing area and by 3 compartment sink prep area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:48 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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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.