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HONG KONG RESTAURANT

3328 NE 7 ST · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33033

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 5, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3375900
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8450194
DBPR license2336367

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#13High Priority12A-10-4

High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above cut onions inside walk in cooler, Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 6

#16Intermediate11-27-4

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. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled rice warmer lid at cook line. Also observed soiled cutter blades. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate11-26-1

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. **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate53B-14-5

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

Warning
#21Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 12

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in marinade steak at cook line, Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks on preparation table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units at cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed food containers not covered inside walk in cooler, Manager covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork ribs (frozen) inside 3 compartment sink, Manager turned on water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Basic14-17-4

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

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Basic21-09-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on preparation table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 10, 2026 1:13 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
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 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.