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 10, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3500426
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8883408
DBPR license6209142

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate13 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 2

#14High 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, chlorine bucket empty, operator replaced, 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**

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

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ribs (51F – Cold Holding), moved to freezer **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 13

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cutting board on cook line, removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Unsealed concrete floors in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic08B-31-4

Basic – Food stored in undrained ice. Chicken and beef in undrained ice in cooler on cook line

#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at front counter **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic10-01-5

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 brown rice bin, removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Next to grill at front counter **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Hood filters soiled **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic51-11-4

Basic – Propane tanks at rear of restaurant not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cook line

#13Basic14-17-4

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

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:52 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
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
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.