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HONG KONG RESTAURANT

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 12, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3443295
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8732321
DBPR license2336367

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate19 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#20High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cut onions in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#21High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (52F – Cold Holding); cooked pork (50F – Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (48F – Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler near the walk in cooler entrance. As per operator less than 4 hours. Operator will move products to walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 3

#22Intermediate03C-90-4

Intermediate – Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. Observed establishment conducting non-continuous cooking of chicken wings. Form was provided to the operator.

#23Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled rice containers in front for the three compartment sink. Also a soiled container containing cooked crispy chicken in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#24Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink across from the three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 19

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on the cooked crispy chicken container at the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled residue on the door handle to the walk in freezer.

#3Basic14-45-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled with grease accumulation next to the fryer.

#4Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed multiple personal bottles of juice stored in the reach in cooler next to the fryer.

#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets at the reach in cooler across from the cook line.

#6Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed tiles behind the three compartment sink soiled.

#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bag of raw onions stored on the floor by the back door. Operator moved the onions to a shelf. Also observed two cases of food on the floor in the walk in freezer. Also observed a container of oil stored on the floor at the cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#8Basic36-68-5

Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease accumulation on the hood at the cook line.

#9Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed a scoop handle touching cooked chicken container in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.

#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets of the door to the walk in freezer. Also observed preparation table by walk in freezer soiled with food debris. Also observed accumulation of dust on the fan covers in the walk in cooler. Observed all gaskets to the reach in coolers across from cook line soiled. Operator began cleaning the table. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#12Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#13Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal bottle of water in the reach in cooler across from the cook line. Operator removed the bottle of water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed grease build up in the reach in cooler across from the cook line.

#15Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed several containers of food not covered in the walk in cooler. Operator began covering the containers during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#16Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a container a raw chicken (frozen) by the three compartment sink. Operator moved the chicken to another container and set it under running water during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#17Basic14-17-4

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

Repeat Violation
#18Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a pipe leaking underneath the three compartment sink.

#19Basic21-09-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed several WC at cook line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 2:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
4 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
4 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.