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HONG KONG CHINESE RESTAURANT

6744 W GULF TO LAKE HWY · CRYSTAL RIVER · Citrus County · FL 34429

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 5, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3353015
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8372275
DBPR license1901156

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority6 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#14High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored above prepared vegetables. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 6

#15Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-104 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#16Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Boxes and strainer stacked on rear hand sink, operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#17Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-103. Employees signed during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#18Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink near three compartment sink. Operator added soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#19Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk,in cooler not dated, beef, chicken, shrimp , noodles **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#20Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 13

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic pint container used as scoop in flour bag. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic14-45-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. On walk in cooler shelf. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple tiles in kitchen damaged **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. White chest freezer in prep area no longer seals, exterior rusted **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear screen door has gaps at bottom and side. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, Under cooking equipment **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Marinated beef on floor, operator removed Cooking oil jugs **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Walk in cooler shelves -white chest freezer in prep area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line cooler interior and gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple food items in walk in cooler uncovered **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp in standing water in three compartment sink. Operator removed shrimp. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#12Basic25-02-4

Basic – Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 1:30 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.