Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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HAO WAH CHINESE RESTAURANT

10454 N 66 ST · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 337822308

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 19, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3353431
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8372691
DBPR license6209142

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#15High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm, operator replaced chemical, 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell egg over cooked rice in walk-in cooler, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Intermediate 3

#17Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#18Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Scrub brush in hand sink in dish room, removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19Intermediate02C-04-5

Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Multiple items in reach in and walk-in freezers not dated **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 14

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 9 dead flies in UV trap next to equipment storage in rear kitchen, operator cleaned trap **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic24-07-4

Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean plates and utensils on floor in exterior storage shed **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in exterior shed used to store catering equipment, area cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee food on prep table near entrance to kitchen , removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in rice and sugar bins, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#9Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens on cook line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease Glass cooler gaskets soiled on cook line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic51-11-4

Basic – Propane tanks not adequately secured. Outside **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line

#14Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Wall fan in dry storage soiled. Fan covers in walk-in cooler

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:39 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
4 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.