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HONG KONG RESTAURANT OF PALM BAY INC

5270 BABCOCK ST NE STE 35 · PALM BAY · Brevard County · FL 32905

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 28, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3455282
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8750866
DBPR license1506158

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#11High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Meats in reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Chicken over pork- items moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#13High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw shrimp 49 F – cold holding; raw chicken 49 F – cold holding; raw beef 48 F – cold holding

Stop Sale
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Large Make table- cooked pork 47 F – cold holding; cooked shrimp 48 F – cold holding; cooked chicken 49 F – cold holding; under large make table- cooked pork 49 F – cold holding; small make table- cooked noodles 47 F – cold holding; put out at 12:00 found at 3:30 rapid chill reach in cooler Large make table top: raw shrimp 49 F – cold holding; raw chicken 49 F – cold holding; raw beef 48 F – cold holding;- stop sale **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 2

#15Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bags and gloves in handwashing sink close to back door **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#16Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink near back door

Basic 10

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Raw chicken- bowl removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

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

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Double door under counter reach in cooler

#3Basic14-71-4

Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Gaskets in chest freezers

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor – moved by employee Soy sauce stored on floor – moved by employee Rice stored on floor- moved by employee **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Silver single door by front counter White single door freezer- front counter All chest freezers **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on bar next to stove at waist level. Moved by cook **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make tables

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Reach in freezer and reach in cooler gaskets heavily soiled with food debris

#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Flour in dry storage **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 1:00 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.